Australian cricket team in South Africa in 1999–2000

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The Australian national cricket team toured South Africa in April 2000. They played 3 One Day Internationals. [1] [2] [3]

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The South African national cricket team toured Australia in August 2000, well outside the normal Australian cricket season. They played 3 One Day Internationals. The series was tied 1-1 with all matches played at the covered Docklands Stadium, Melbourne. The series was the first time ODI's were played under a closed roof.

References

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  2. "Australia in South Africa, Apr 2000". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  3. "Australia in South Africa 1999/00". CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 February 2021.