Cairns, Aug. 16 -- Young Dewald Brevis's quickfire 53 off 26 deliveries could not take the Proteas to the 200-run mark in the series decider against Australia, thanks to a brilliant display of death bowling from the Aussies on Saturday in Cairns.

After winning the toss, Australia opted to field first and struck early, removing the Proteas captain in the very first over for just 1.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius was the next to fall, dismissed by Nathan Ellis for 24, leaving South Africa at 32/2.

Ryan Rickelton struggled to get going, managing a run-a-ball 13 before falling to Adam Zampa. The Proteas were 49/3 in 6.5 overs.

From there, Brevis and Tristan Stubbs steadied the innings with a 61-run partnership. Brevis brought up his half-century in ...