Proteas claim series after crushing win

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De Villiers smashed an unbeaten 82 from 85 balls, while Amla was 80 not out as the pair put on a 144-run partnership to help steer the Proteas to their target of 223 with almost 12 overs to spare.

Australia's innings of 222 had been patchy at best, with Ricky Ponting's 63 the only highlight for the hosts at the Adelaide Oval.

South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs also produced a scintillating cameo of 38 as the tourists made light work of their run chase.

Gibbs faced just 29 balls, smashing eight boundaries, and was the key player in a 58-run opening stand with Amla.

He eventually miscued one of several lofted drives and was caught by Mike Hussey at mid-on.

Gibbs' replacement, Jacques Kallis, also made batting look easy but he was dismissed by James Hopes with Shaun Marsh taking the catch at short mid-wicket.

That left the Proteas on 79 for two - but Amla and De Villiers forged what proved to be the match-winning partnership.

Hopes was the best of the Australian bowlers, finishing with one for 28 off 7.1 overs, while Ben Hilfenhaus was the other wicket-taker.

Earlier, Australia won the toss but were bowled out in 48 overs. Dale Steyn returned the best figures (three for 49), while Makhaya Ntini finished with three for 52.