Best performances - Batsmen
MR Marsh
88(96) 10x4 - 0x6
Control %88%
- Productive Shot
- pull
- 20 runs
- 3x4 - 0x6
AK Markram
82(81) 9x4 - 0x6
Control %87%
- Productive Shot
- cover drive
- 15 runs
- 0x4 - 0x6
19/08Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Australia at Cairns, Aug 19 2025
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
198 (40.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
19/08Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of Australia at Cairns, Aug 19 2025
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
-
![Australia]( "Australia")
198 (40.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Best performances - Bowlers
KA Maharaj
- O10
- M1
- R33
- W5
- Eco3.3
| 4W | ||||
- FTFULL TOSS
- YYORKER
- FFULL LENGTH
- GGOOD LENGTH
- SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
- SSHORT LENGTH
| 1W | ||||
TM Head
- O9
- M0
- R57
- W4
- Eco6.33
| 3W | ||||
- FTFULL TOSS
- YYORKER
- FFULL LENGTH
- GGOOD LENGTH
- SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
- SSHORT LENGTH
| 1W | ||||
Partnerships
South Africa - Innings
Australia - Innings
Manhattan
Run rate graph
Worm
Match Coverage
All Match NewsKeshav Maharaj rises to No. 1 in men's ODI bowling rankings
Maharaj, who last held the spot in November 2023, returned to the top following his five-for in the first ODI against Australia
Adam Zampa reprimanded for using obscene language
It was Zampa's first breach of the ICC's code of conduct in a 24-month period
Prenelan Subrayen reported for suspect action, SA rest him from final two ODIs
The offspinner, who has faced scrutiny over his action in the past, will need to undergo independent assessment within 14 days
Maharaj shakes off T20I snub with statement white-ball display
Maharaj produced his best ODI figures yet to help down Australia, showing he still has plenty to offer
Maharaj's masterful maiden ODI five-for hands South Africa 1-0 series lead
Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke also made important half-centuries as South Africa thumped Australia by 98 runs
