Australia make cautious start after South Africa choose to field in third ODI

Australia begin third ODI against South Africa

Australia made a watchful start to the third men's One Day International against South Africa at NWC Oval in Potchefstroom, with the visitors 0 for 0 after 0.2 overs.

Captain Mitch Marsh was unbeaten on 0 from two deliveries, while Travis Head had yet to face a ball when play was recorded. South Africa's Gerald Coetzee bowled the opening two deliveries without conceding a run.

South Africa won the toss and chose to field. The hosts are led by Aiden Markram, with Quinton de Kock taking the wicketkeeping gloves. Their lineup also includes Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Nqobani Mokoena and Lizaad Williams.

Australia's side features Mitch Marsh, Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Ollie Peake, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Xavier Bartlett, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa.

With 49.4 overs remaining in Australia's innings, the match is still in its opening exchanges. The scheduled start time was 12:30 UK time, with Asif Yaqoob and Babs Gcuma listed as on-field officials and Richard Illingworth as the TV umpire.