Cricket 2026: Australia vs South Africa third ODI, Nathan Ellis injury, Jack Edwards hamstring, crew news
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Josh Higgins from Fox SportsSeptember 29th, 2026 12:17 pm
Cricket Australia has confirmed three injury issues for the Aussies ahead of the third and ultimate ODI against South Africa.
With Australia already down 2-0 within the collection, Nathan Ellis and Joel Davies have been dominated out of the final match, whereas five-wicket star Jack Edwards is also beneath an injury cloud.
The Australians misplaced the second ODI by 32 runs, however their issues solely grew in the course of the match as the injuries continued to pile up.
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Ellis was dominated out for the remainder of the South African innings after bowling just four overs.
The in-form fast completed with figures of 0/22 after taking three wickets within the opening recreation of the collection.
Davies has additionally been dominated out of the final ODI after selecting up a hamstring injury whereas substitute fielding in recreation two.
The young gun was in rivalry for a spot within the ‘dead rubber’ third ODI however will now play no half.
Edwards, in the meantime, was one of the stories of the second ODI after taking 5 wickets to assist decelerate the South Africans in their large complete of 365.
However Cricket Australia has confirmed Edwards is also coping with a hamstring concern.
The all-rounder has travelled with the squad on their 90-minute bus journey from Johannesburg to Potchefstroom however stays beneath an injury cloud ahead of the final match.
It is another setback for Edwards after he additionally injured his hamstring earlier this year whereas playing within the Sheffield Defend, before missing the IPL with a broken foot.
Australia’s injury checklist has continued to grow in recent weeks, with Billy Stanlake suffering a facet strain against Zimbabwe, whereas Josh Inglis returned house after breaking his finger within the opening ODI against South Africa.
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It leaves the Australians with just 12 fit players to pick out from for the final ODI as they appear to keep away from a collection whitewash.
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc are anticipated to return, unless Australia elect to play Josh Hazlewood for a 3rd straight match.
Younger gun Ollie Peake is also within the mix for a return to the facet after not that includes within the opening two matches of the collection following his strong efficiencys against Zimbabwe.
With the collection already gone, Australia will now be hoping to keep away from any further injury as they appear to finish the tour with a win, before heading into the Test collection.
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