Australia seal ODI series with a three-wicket win

Australia have beaten South Africa by three wickets in Durban to win the one-day international series 2-1.

South Africa won the toss and opted to bat, which looked a good decision when opener Hashim Amla hit five boundaries off Pat Cummins's first over.

However, wickets began to fall at regular intervals, with Jacques Kallis (54) helping the Proteas to a below par total of 222 for 6 off their 50 overs.

The Australian reply began rapidly as Shane Watson hit 49 off 46 balls with Australia seemingly cruising at 78 for 1.

A flurry of wickets briefly raised South African hopes as Australia slipped to 156 for 5, but Mike Hussey saw his side home.

Hussey hit a calm 47 off 64 balls and Pat Cummins hit the winning six to seal victory with three wickets and 15 balls to spare.