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MELBOURNE, Sunday (Reuters) - Jonty Rhodes led South Africa to a four-wicket victory over Australia in a tense finish to their triangular series one-day international on Sunday.

South Africa, chasing 199 to win before a crowd of 62,621, scored 199 for six from 48.3 overs despite some tight bowling from Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne (1-19), in reply to the home side's 198 all out from 48.5 overs.

One-day specialist Rhodes, who top-scored with 43 not out, shared a 65-run partnership with Neil McKenzie (34) for the fourth wicket after South Africa looked vulnerable at 71 for three in the 17th over.

With two overs remaining, South Africa were 193 for six, requiring a further six runs to win as Rhodes hit a two through mid-wicket then took four leg-byes trying to evade a short ball from Brett Lee.

Earlier, Australia's innings fell away from a comfortable 164 for four to 171 for eight as Jacques Kallis (3-30) built on the early success of captain Shaun Pollock (3-25).

Australia captain Steve Waugh made 62 and Ricky Ponting contributed 51 from 75 balls before he was run out at 106 for four.

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