Triple Ton Show: Head, Marsh and Green power Australia to mammoth total in 3rd ODI against South Africa

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green slammed three centuries in a single innings against South Africa in the 3rd ODI match at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green (Image Credit: Cricket Australia)

Australia produced a batting spectacle in the third ODI against South Africa at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, where three of their top-order stars slammed centuries, helping the hosts to an imposing 391 for 2 in just 46.2 overs. It was a rare and commanding display of dominance, with Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green each registering three-figure scores, leaving the visitors searching for answers.

Opting to bat first on a flat surface, Australia’s openers set the tone early. Travis Head, known for his fearless approach at the top, launched into the South African attack from the outset. Mixing controlled aggression with elegant stroke play, he raced to his century with a flurry of boundaries and sixes, scoring 142 off 103 balls, including 17 boundaries and five sixes. Head’s knock exemplified his resurgence in white-ball cricket, reaffirming his role as a match-winner in ODIs.

Next was Mitchell Marsh, who continued the assault with his trademark power hitting. Marsh combined 100 off 106 balls, including six boundaries and five sixes with calm composure, rotating strike efficiently while punishing anything loose. His century was built on calculated aggression, and he took full advantage of the platform laid by Head.

As if the Proteas hadn’t endured enough, Cameron Green joined the party in the middle overs, scoring 118 off 55 balls, hitting six boundaries and eight sixes. His ton completed a remarkable trio of centuries in a single innings, an achievement rarely seen in international cricket.

By the time the first inning ended, Australia had stormed past the 400-mark, setting up what looked like an insurmountable total. For South Africa, it was a day to forget, with their bowlers unable to contain the relentless assault from three different match-winners.

The Mackay crowd witnessed a historic batting performance, three centuries in the same innings from Head, Marsh, and Green, signaling that Australia’s batting depth is stronger than ever as they continue building momentum in the ODI format.

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