Big Blow for South Africa as Anrich Nortje gets ruled out of 3rd ODI against Australia

Anrich Nortje ruled out of the Third ODI against Australia on Tuesday.

Australia have been dominant on the tour of South Africa, where they have won all the games that they have played so far. After beating the hosts by a 3-0 margin in the shorter format, Australia have registered wins in the first two games of the five-match ODI series. They thrashed South Africa by a big margin of 123 runs in the second ODI.

Now these teams will lock horns in the third game on Tuesday in Potchefstroom. This game is very important for the hosts, as it is their last chance in this series to stay alive. If they lose the third game, then they will also lose the series. On the other hand, Australia will look to continue their streak and win the ODI series after winning the T20I series as well.

Anrich Nortje sustains back spasms and will miss the third ODI vs Australia

South Africa are already struggling in this series, and to make matters worse, speedster Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the third ODI on Tuesday. The pacer had spasms in his lower back, which ruled him out of the third game. He will go for scans on Monday in Johannesburg. He didn't play the first game while replacing Gerald Coetzee in the second game.

Anrich Nortje looked offcolors in the second ODI, he bowled five overs and conceded 58 runs at an economy rate of 11.60. His injury is a big setback for the hosts, who are already down 2-0. His injury can be a concerning sign for South Africa, as there is not much time left before the start of the World Cup.

Nortje has played 22 ODIs and taken 36 wickets at 5.86. He is their regular player and one of the key parts of the fast-bowling attack. South Africa have a big job to do in the remaining three ODIs as they are down and out against Australia, who have completely dominated on this tour.