Published on, Aug. 23 -- August 23, 2025 12:16 AM

South Africa grabbed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against world champions Australia after Lungi Ngidi's five-wicket haul secured their 84-run victory in the second one day international in Mackay on Friday.

Electing to bat, South Africa posted 277 before being all out with five deliveries left in their innings. Matthew Breetzke (88) and Tristan Stubbs (74) smashed half-centuries and South Africa looked poised to cross the 300-mark at one stage.

Not that it really mattered as Ngidi (5-42) and his bowling colleagues bundled out Australia for 193 in 37.4 overs to clinch the series with a match to spare.

Josh Inglis made 87 for Australia, who folded for a sub-200 tota...