AUS vs SA: Keshav Maharaj spins South Africa to emphatic win in ODI sequence opener


Keshav Maharaj Took 5 Wickets to Lead South Africa to a 98-R Win Over Australia within the first Odi at Cazaly’s stadium in cairs in cairs on, aug 33, ripping via Australia’s Center Order and Making certain the Guests started the sequence in type after a disappointing t20i marketing campaign.

Set a difficult goal of 297, Australia appeared Regular via Captain Mitchell Marsh, Who Scored a Decided 88 from 96 Balls. However Maharaj’s Introduction derailed their Chase. In a devastating spell, he trapped marnus labuschagne lbw, bowled cameron inexperienced, dismissed josh inglis and alex carey in fast success, and cleanes up aaron haardie.

Australia vs South Africa, 1st ODI highlights

From 60 for one, Australia Collapsed to 89 for Six, with Marsh Combating a Lone Battle. His dismissal by nandre burger for 88 seled the destiny of the hosts, who folded for 198 in 40.5 overs, Falling Means Wanting the goal.

Earlier, South Africa set the tone with a disciplined batting efficiency. Aiden Markram Performed A Fluent Knock of 82 from 81 deliveryies, Placing 9 Boundaries to Lay the Basis. Skipper Tamba Bavuma Added 65 in a STEADY PARTNERSHIP, whereas Matthew Breetzke’s 57 off 56 Balls Offered Momentum within the Center Eversions.

Regardless of Travis Head’s 4 Wickets With His Half-Time Off-Spin, The Proteas Pushed Their Complete to 296 For Eight, Aided by Wiaan Mulder’s Unbeten 31.

Australia’s Chase Started Brightly with Head Scoring A Quickfire 27, however wickets fell in clusters on Clusters on Maharaj and his spin companion prenelan subrayen (1 for 46). Burger (2 for 54) and Lungi NGIDI (2 for 28) provided Precious Assist, ENSURING there was no means again for the hosts after Marsh’s dismissal.

Maharaj, who additionally chipped in with a helpful 13 runs, was named participant of the match for his decisive position in shifting Momentum Formly South Africa’s Means. The consequence marked a robust comeback for bavuma’s facet after their 2-1 defeat within the previous t20i sequence.

With the three-match sequence now tilted in south Africa’s favourite at 1-0, Australia will want fast options, significantly in opposition to the lead, forward of the second odi.

Temporary scores

South Africa: 296/8 in 50 overs. Aiden Markram (82), Temba Bavuma (65), Matthew Breetzke (57); Travis Head (4/57); Ben dwarshuis (2/53)

Australia: 198 All out in 40.5 overs. Mitchell Marsh (88), Ben Dwarshuis (33); Keshav Maharaj (5/33), Lungi NGIDI (2/28)

Outcome: South Africa Beat Australia By 98 Runs

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Aug 19, 2025