Warner heroics in vain as SA sweep series

Warner hit 173 off 136 balls but received scant support from his teammates as Australia, chasing South Africa’s 327 for eight, were bowled out for 296. South Africa won all five matches in the series, the first time Australia have suffered such a beating in a five-game bilateral series. Australia will retain their number one ranking in one-day internationals, however, with South Africa two points behind in second place. “Davey was phenomenal but the rest of us didn’t stand up,” said Australian captain Steve Smith. “Credit to South Africa, we’ve been outplayed in all the games.” Rilee Rossouw hit 122 and JP Duminy made 73 as South Africa piled up the third-highest total in a oneday international at Newlands, making them firm favourites on a ground where the highest successful run chase was 258. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head both made 35 but Australia were not able to stage a big partnership such as the 178 off 170 balls posted by Rossouw and Duminy after South Africa had been struggling at 52 for three.