Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers Guide South Africa to Tri-Series Title With 6-Wicket Win over Aussies

Faf du Plessis (L) raises his bat on reaching his fifty against Australia.

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Harare: South Africa beat Australia by six wickets to win the tri-series one-day international final at Harare Sports Club on Saturday with another outstanding innings by Faf du Plessis. (Scorecard | Highlights)

Du Plessis made 96 from 99 balls and just missed out on his fourth century in five innings in the tri-series as South Africa chased down Australia's mediocre total of 217-9.

South Africa won with nearly 10 overs to spare, but Du Plessis was caught at mid-on trying to hit the four that would have won the game and brought him his century.

Captain AB de Villiers hit a four next ball to end on 57 not out and take South Africa home.

Fast bowler Dale Steyn set up the win with his 4-34 as Australia wilted to 144-8.

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