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Matthew Breetzke's Fury, Ngidi's Fifer Pack Australia To Seal ODI Series 2-0

Soumyajit Dutta

Breetzke, Ngidi helps South Africa bag series win [Source: @PoppingCreaseSA/X.com]Breetzke, Ngidi helps South Africa bag series win [Source: @PoppingCreaseSA/X.com]

South Africa bundled Australia for 193 runs to win the 2nd ODI by 84 runs and hence, bagging the ODI series 2-0. While Matthew Breetzke shone with the bat with his consistent form, Lungi Ngidi, the ace speedster, also produced remarkable figures of 5/42 to dismantle Australia's shaken batting lineup.

Breetzke Sets Winning Tone With Gritty 88

South Africa started wobbly with Markram falling in the second over. Ryan Rickelton also fell prey to Xavier Bartlett in the sixth over, and suddenly, the Proteas were 23/2 without any long-standing partnerships. Tony de Zorzi and Matthew Breetzke then breathed life into South Africa’s innings with a 67-run partnership for the third wicket.

Breetzke, who broke multiple records with his historic 88, fell in the 31st over, which triggered a mini collapse as Dewald Brevis (1), Wiaan Mulder followed, leaving South Africa 243/7 at the end of 42.1 overs. Keshav Maharaj stood at the end with his 22 to put Proteas’ margin past the 270-run mark.

Adam Zampa was the pick of Australia’s bowlers with three wickets as Labuschagne, Ellis, and Bartlett scalped two wickets each. However, the dominant bowling display somehow fell flat as Australian batters failed miserably.

Ngidi's Masterclass Seals The Deal

Australia faltered in their run chase, collapsing for 193 in 37.4 overs despite a fighting 87 from Josh Inglis. Early wickets derailed the innings as Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Mitchell Marsh fell cheaply, leaving the middle order under pressure. Cameron Green’s 35 provided some resistance, but the rest of the batting lineup crumbled against disciplined South African bowling. 

Lungi Ngidi was the standout performer, producing a match-winning spell of 5/42, dismissing key batters including Labuschagne, Inglis, Bartlett, Ellis, and Zampa. He struck at crucial moments, breaking partnerships and ensuring Australia never regained control. Supported by Nandre Burger’s early breakthroughs and Senuran Muthusamy’s tight spell, Ngidi’s brilliance sealed Australia’s downfall as they fell well short of the target.