Australia cruises to victory

Australia cruised to a 73 run over South Africa in the third ODI on Wednesday on the back of big hitting innings by Aron Finch and Steve Smith. Opener Finch cracked 109 off 127 balls and Smith hit a swashbukkcling unbeaten 73 off 55 balls as Australia amassed a formiddable 329 for five off its 50 overs in Canberra. The Proteas werre always up against it and were dismissed for 256 in the 45th over, with last man Imran Tahir unable to bar because of a knee he injured while fielding. Australia now lead the five match series 2-1 ahead of the final games in Melbourne on Friday and Sydnney on Sunday . Left armer Mitchell Starc finished with four for 32 off eight overs, while Josh Hazle wood claimed three for 51. Smith was named as man of the match for his innings which was full og improvised shots, including one boundry cheekily hit through his legs. "It was a free hit, so I had preety free rein to do what I wanted. I was lucky enough it came off and went to the boundry", Smith said.