New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- South Africa, which had already sealed the series with victories in Durban and Johannesburg, ended up on 145-4 in 28 overs. The rain started at 8.30pm local time with the home team well behind on DLS and the umpires then called the game off at 9.30pm.

Australia had earlier posted 322-9 on the back of captain Mitchell Marsh's third successive half century and Alex Carey's 74 off 88 balls.

Fast bowler Xavier Bartlett then continued to shine with the new ball and leg-spinner Adam Zampa hit the right lengths as both grabbed two wickets.

South Africa made five changes with the century-makers at Johannesburg - captain Temba Bavuma and David Miller - rested.

Quinton de Kock, who scored 14 and 15 in his last two innings, ...