Australia win toss, bat in third ODI v South Africa

CANBERA: Australia won the toss and chose to bat in the third one-day international against South Africa at Canberra's Manuka Oval on Wednesday.

The Australians left out spinning all-rounder Glenn Maxwell along with pacemen Nathan Coulter-Nile and Mitchell Johnson.

Australia brought in left-arm quick Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson and spinner Xavier Doherty.

The Proteas, who levelled the five-match series with a three-wicket win in Perth on Sunday, were unchanged.

Teams

Australia - George Bailey (capt), David Warner, Aaron Finch, Shane Watson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Xavier Doherty, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa - AB de Villiers (capt), Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Farhaan Behardien, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir.

Umpires: Simon Fry (AUS), Nigel Llong (ENG)

Match referee: Javagal Srinath (IND)