Bracken keeps Australia 'A' record clean

New South Wales speedster Nathan Bracken has routed South Africa 'A' to set up a four wicket victory for Australia 'A' in their one-day cricket series in South Africa.

Bracken earned man of the match honours with a haul of 4-43 off nine overs that limited South Africa A to 8-255 off its 50 overs.

Despite being reduced to 3-65, Australia still reached 6-256 with 13 balls to spare thanks to a middle order fightback by skipper Justin Langer (49) and Michael Clarke (47).

Late hitting by Ryan Campbell (44 not out) also eased the pressure in Australia's A chase.

Australia A now holds a 5-0 lead in the seven match series after game five at East London on Friday was washed out without a ball being bowled.

South Africa A was cruising at 4-218 before the visitors hit back with four quick wickets in the final overs.

But the hosts still managed a respectable total thanks to opener Jacques Rudolph (76), skipper Neil McKenzie (47) and Robin Peterson (45).

In reply, Australia looked in trouble when it lost makeshift opener Mark Higgs (14), Greg Blewett (nine) and Andrew Symonds (19) with the total on just 65.

But Clarke dug in and shared a 65-run fourth wicket stand with Simon Katich (31) to right the ship before Langer and Campbell brought Australia A home.

Best with the ball for South Africa A was speedster Mfuneko Ngam who snared 2-53 off 10 overs.

The seventh and final one day match of the series will be held at Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday.