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Australia delivered a commanding performance, defeating South Africa by 276 runs in Mackay, marking the Proteas' heaviest ODI loss. Travis Head (142) and Mitchell Marsh (100) set the stage with a record-breaking opening partnership, followed by Cameron Green's explosive unbeaten 118. South Africa struggled to respond, collapsing for 155 as Cooper Connolly claimed 5-22.

Cameron Green aims to bowl again before the Ashes, potentially returning in the Sheffield Shield after back surgery sidelined him last year. While he's contributed with the bat, Green believes his bowling will significantly boost Australia against England.