Australia vs South Africa: Cooper Connolly’s Record-Breaking Performance in 3rd ODI

Cooper Connolly created history on Sunday with a remarkable bowling performance in the third ODI between Australia and South Africa. His figures of 6-0-22-5 are the best ever recorded by an Australian spinner in men’s ODIs. This outstanding bowling display played a crucial role in Australia’s dominating 276-run triumph over South Africa in Mackay. The match saw Australia posting a formidable total of 431/2, thanks to stellar contributions from Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green. Their strong batting performance was further supported by Connolly’s phenomenal spell, which dismantled the South African batting lineup. The victory handed South Africa their heaviest ODI defeat, highlighting the significance of Connolly’s record-breaking achievement.