David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne both scored centuries.
Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo leaves the field after being dismissed in the second ODI against Australia. Picture: Charle Lombard/Gallo Images
Australia continued their crushing dominance on their tour of South Africa, taking a 2-0 lead in the ODI series after coasting to a 123-run victory in the second 50-over match in Bloemfontein.got off to a good start, with openers Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock putting on 81 for the first wicket while maintaining the required intensity.
However, De Kock and Bavuma were removed a few overs apart. And while Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, who contributed 49 runs each, tried to hold their innings together, the home team were bundled out for 269.Earlier, after losing the toss and being sent in to bat, Australia’s top order were superb, with David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne both hitting centuries.
Warner shared 109 runs with fellow opener Travis Head before Head, who contributed 64, was removed by spinner Tabraiz Shamsi in the 12th over.
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