No complacency in Stars’ camp: Harris

Allrounder Grace Harris says Australia won't get complacent after their comprehensive victory against South Africa in Sunday's second one-day international at Manuka Oval.

The Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars walked away 66-run (D/L) winners in a rain-shortened match, two early wickets their only stumble before a 224-run stand between Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry took the game away from the tourists.

But Harris says the thriller played out at the same ground on Friday night – where Australia inched home by two wickets with one ball to spare – shows the hosts can't afford to let their guard down against the No.6 ranked Proteas with three matches remaining in the series.

"We can't get complacent, South Africa are quite good," Harris said in Canberra on Monday.

"They're a great fielding team as we saw with that ripper catch (from Mignon du Preez) that got Bolton out.

"We won't be complacent with them whatsoever, we'll come out with all guns blazing in the next few games.

"We'll have to have a good start with the ball."

Harris said she had been impressed by the fight of the Proteas and tipped Wednesday's Sydney fixture and two subsequent games in Coffs Harbour to be tight contests.

"I can imagine the rest of the games will be quite close. Not that I'm doubting Australia's performances, but South Africa are a very good side."

Queenslander Harris, 23, has a reputation as one of the biggest hitters in the women's game, but has yet to have the opportunity to fully show what she is capable of this series.

She was dismissed for four during Australia's tight chase on Friday night and faced just five balls in Sunday's second match – coming to the crease in the 49th over – but provided one major highlight for the Manuka Oval crowd when she executed a ramp shot against South Africa spearhead Marizanne Kapp.

"I was pretty happy. I was in a very good situation (coming in at the end of the innings),” she said.

"It’s just a lot of fun to go out there, the coach said ‘have a swing’ and I did.

"I tried to make the most of the balls I faced."

The Southern Stars spent Monday recovering in Canberra and travel to Sydney this morning, with their third ODI against the Proteas to be played at North Sydney Oval on Wednesday.

With the dimensions of North Sydney Oval lending themselves to big scores, Harris is already salivating at the prospect of "having a swing" at the ground.

"I’ve been told the straights might be susceptible to fours and sixes," she said.

"I'll be aiming for the sight screens or any kids that are standing quite straight on the drive, so I might hit them a catch or two. I'll try anyway."

The third ODI at North Sydney Oval gets underway on Wednesday at 2.20pm AEDT.

Entry is free, while the match will be streamed live and free on cricket.com.au and on the Cricket Australia Live app.

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