De Villiers' masterful century delivers South Africa victory

South Africa captain AB de Villiers bats during the match between Australia and South Africa in the one day international tri-series which includes Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, on August 27, 2014. By Jekesai Njikizana (AFP)

Harare (AFP) - A magnificent unbeaten century from AB de Villiers carried South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over Australia in the second game of a one-day triangular series on Wednesday.

De Villiers overcame fatigue and severe cramp in his left leg to hit 136 not out from 106 deliveries as South Africa chased down a target of 328 with 20 balls to spare.

The South African captain was brilliantly supported by Faf du Plessis, who scored his maiden one-day ton as he contributed 106 in a 206-run partnership for the third wicket.