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1st ODI, Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns
, Aug 19, 2025
198
(40.5/50)
296/8
(50.0/50)
South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs
% Chance to Win
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Right then, that is it from the 1st ODI between Australia and South Africa and for the remaining two games, we move to the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, down South. The hosts will look to bounce back and force a decider but for now, the Proteas are in the driving seat. The 2nd ODI will be played on Friday, 22 August and will begin at 4.30 am GMT. However, you can join us a lot sooner for the build-up as well. Till then, take care and goodbye!
The victorious captain of South Africa, Temba Bavuma, is up for a chat now. He is delighted and says it was a good all-round performance by the boys. Reflects the wicket was a bit two-paced but they adapted nicely to the conditions. Feels that they put a competitive score on the board, and the bowlers backed up pretty well. Mentions it was not a bad toss to lose, but also admits that they too, didn't expect the ball to turn this much. Appreciates the way Keshav Maharaj bowled and was supported well by the rest of the bowlers as well. Shares that when you are playing against an opposition like Australia, you know they like to get pace on the bat and reflects that after assessing the conditions, they had the weapons with the spin and came off well for them. Also shares that while batting, their conversation was that the wicket is not going to get easier, and hence, they wanted to get around 300. Also highlights that even going by the stats, any score above 250 makes it challenging to chase.
The captain of Australia, Mitchell Marsh, says that Keshav Maharaj was outstanding throughout with the ball. He mentions that there was certainly a little more spin than they expected, but they had to take their hats off to someone like him as he won the game. He admits that it was a lack of confidence as a whole over the last period of time. He also says that they play spin well as a group, but Keshav bowled well and took some crucial wickets. On being asked about playing an extra spinner in the next game, Marsh says they will look at the conditions and decide based on that.
South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his stellar five-wicket haul. He says it feels surreal to get the first five-for of his ODI career. Reflects that he just tried to use the conditions to his benefit. On whether he expected the ball to stick and turn, Maharaj mentions that he tried to make full utilization of the surface and got the rewards. Also appreciates his fellow spinner and says his job was made easy by Prenelan Subrayen from the other end, who also bowled with control. Also feels that it was a good batting display on a tricky wicket and they are happy to take an early lead in the series.
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Earlier in the game, Mitchell Marsh won yet another toss and opted to bowl first as usual. The pitch was on the drier side and the average score was under 250 in recent ODI matches here. However, South Africa were positive from the start and after seeing off the new ball, they started to fire. The top four laid down the foundation, with three of them going past the 50-run mark and a solid knock towards the death from Wiaan Mulder took to very close to the 300-run mark. As for Australia, their pacers fared decently with Josh Hazlewood remaining economical and Ben Dwarshuis picking up a couple of wickets but it was Travis Head who provided the crucial wickets and ended up with a four-fer.
The pitch did start to get better as the dew settled in and soon enough, the ball started to skid on rather than grip. However, the damage was already done by Keshav Maharaj. Ben Dwarshuis stitched together a steady stand along with his skipper, worth 71 runs, before Nandre Burger got him out softly. Burger also got the big fish in the form of Mitchell Marsh for 88 runs, and that was the last nail in the coffin for Australia as they were 8 for 174 and staring down a 100-run plus defeat at home for the first time since 1991, according to the on-air commentators. However, a bit of a late resistance from Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa made sure that it wasn't a 100-run plus defeat as Lungi Ngidi picked up the remaining two wickets and sealed the game for his side.
Keshav Maharaj came into the attack from the other end and just ripped through the Australian batting order and what was 60/0 became 75/5 in a flash as Maharaj got four wickets on the trot. He didn't stop there and made it a five-wicket haul as Australia were reduced to 89/6 in just 16.2 overs, with their skipper stranded at one end.
Australia will be disappointed with the loss, especially after the start their openers gave them inside the first Powerplay. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh put on 60 runs in just 43 balls when Head got out. Debutant Prenelan Subrayen was the one who got the Proteas back in the game, and that wicket completely changed the game.
A comprehensive win for South Africa in the 1st ODI in Cairns and they have taken a vital 1-0 lead in this three-match series. A solid total on the board, followed by a strong display from their spinners and that was more than enough to beat the Aussies on their turf. This is South Africa's biggest win in terms of runs against Australia in Australia in an ODI game.
End Of The Over 40.5 : 198/10
2 Runs
- 140.1
- W 40.2
- 140.3
- 040.4
- W 40.5
A. Zampa
11 (18)
J. Hazlewood
1 (1)
L. Ngidi
4.5-0-28-2
40.5
W
Lungi Ngidi To Adam Zampa OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! That's it, done and dusted! Lungi Ngidi brings out another slower ball and bowls it full and on off. Adam Zampa is undone by the trajectory as the ball dips and goes off the inside edge. The ball then crashes into the stumps. South Africa win by 98 runs and Ngidi is elated, so are the Proteas as the tourists take an early lead in this three-match ODI series.
40.4
0
Lungi Ngidi To Adam Zampa
Goes full and straight now, pace on as well, Adam Zampa hangs back and blocks it off.
40.3
1
Lungi Ngidi To Josh Hazlewood
A low full toss on off, slower one dipping as well, Josh Hazlewood manages to jam it out through mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Josh Hazlewood is the last batter in for Australia!
40.2
W
Lungi Ngidi To Nathan Ellis OUT!
OUT! LBW! A huge appeal and given! That seemed to be missing leg to the naked eye but Australia do not have any reviews left and Nathan Ellis has to walk back. Lungi Ngidi brings out the off-cutter, bowling it into the deck and around middle. The ball pitches and nips back in. Ellis is taken aback and looks to pull but the ball stays low and gets hit on the back pad. South Africa are now just one wicket away from sealing the game.
40.1
1
Lungi Ngidi To Adam Zampa
Short of a length and outside off, Zampa comes forward and hits it straight to covers. The fielder misfields and they get a single.
End Of The Over 40 : 196/8
11 Runs
- 039.1
- 139.2
- 139.3
- 239.4
- 139.5
- 639.6
N. Ellis
14 (19)
A. Zampa
10 (15)
P. Subrayen
10-0-46-1
39.6
6
Prenelan Subrayen To Nathan Ellis
SIX! Sails up and over! Well timed! Serves it into the slot, does Prenelan Subrayen. A half volley around off. Nathan Ellis dances down the track, gets it off the middle, and lofts it over the bowler for a six. Australia need 101 runs from 60 balls. Time for Powerplay number 3. As many as 5 fielders are allowed to be stationed outside the 30-yard circle till the 50th over.
39.5
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Adam Zampa
Turns back in from outside off, on a length. Adam Zampa rocks back and punches it to the left of long on for a single.
39.4
2
Prenelan Subrayen To Adam Zampa
Landed fuller and outside off. Adam Zampa shimmies down the track and chips it over cover for a couple.
39.3
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Nathan Ellis
Full and outside off, Ellis drives it along the turf to deep cover for a single.
39.2
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Adam Zampa
Full and quick, on middle. Adam Zampa leans on and tries to work it leg side, but closes the bat face and the ball is spooned up off the leading edge. Drops safe to the left of mid off for a single.
39.1
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Adam Zampa
Pushed through, flat and full, on middle, Zampa goes back and punches it into the off side.
End Of The Over 39 : 185/8
5 Runs
- 438.1
- 038.2
- 038.3
- 138.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
N. Ellis
7 (17)
A. Zampa
6 (11)
L. Ngidi
4-0-26-0
38.6
0
Lungi Ngidi To Nathan Ellis
On a length and in front of the stumps, this is defended towards mid on.
38.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Nathan Ellis
Slower one and on a length outside the off stump, Ellis swings and misses.
38.4
1
Lungi Ngidi To Adam Zampa
DROPPED! Tristan Stubbs puts it down. This is the third catch dropped by Stubbs in this white-ball series according to the on-air commentators. Back of a length, outside off. Adam Zampa rises on the toes and tries to slash it through covers, but hits it uppishly off the inner half of the bat. Goes flat to the right of Stubbs at cover. He flings himself to pluck the ball, gets his hands on it as well, but eventually shells it. The ball is parried to the mid off region and the batters cross over.
38.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Adam Zampa
Folds back into the batter, on a length, Adam Zampa stays in his crease and whips off his pads to the leg side.
38.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Adam Zampa
Yard behind full, around off, knocked straight back at the bowler.
38.1
4
Lungi Ngidi To Adam Zampa
EDGED, FOUR! Wide on off, on a good length from Ngidi. Adam Zampa liberates his arms to work that off side, but gets a thick, healthy outside edge and the ball shoots through the short third region for a boundary.
End Of The Over 38 : 180/8
6 Runs
- 037.1
- 437.2
- 137.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 137.6
A. Zampa
1 (7)
N. Ellis
7 (15)
P. Subrayen
9-0-35-1
37.6
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Adam Zampa
Turns onto the pads, on a length, Zampa hangs back in the crease and nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single.
37.5
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Adam Zampa
Nice and full, tossed on off, pushed by Zampa to the bowler.
37.4
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Adam Zampa
Pulls the length back, outside off, punched off the back foot to the right of the bowler. Prenelan Subrayen himself runs across and stops the ball.
37.3
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Nathan Ellis
Dropped full and on middle, Nathan Ellis comes dancing down the track and drills it toward long on for an easy single.
37.2
4
Prenelan Subrayen To Nathan Ellis
FOUR! Finds the gap! Touch full and around off, Nathan Ellis skips down to the pitch of the ball and lofts it against the spin, between cover and mid off for a boundary.
37.1
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Nathan Ellis
Spins in from off, on a length, Ellis punches it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 37 : 174/8
0 Runs
- 036.1
- W 36.2
- 036.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 036.6
A. Zampa
0 (4)
N. Ellis
2 (12)
N. Burger
8-1-54-2
36.6
0
Nandre Burger To Adam Zampa
On top of off, Adam Zampa opens the bat face deliberately to steer the ball to the point region.
36.5
0
Nandre Burger To Adam Zampa
Nagging length, around off, angling in, Zampa drives it to cover.
36.4
0
Nandre Burger To Adam Zampa
Sharp bumper, outside off, Zampa dabs it to backward point.
36.3
0
Nandre Burger To Adam Zampa
Length ball around off. Zampa defends it out.
Adam Zampa walks out to bat now.
36.2
W
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! CAUGHT BEHIND! Marsh perishes and Australia's last hope is gone now! This has been a brilliant comeback from Nandre Burger after being tonked all around the park in the first spell. A well-directed short ball from him, around off, climbing off the deck. Mitchell Marsh tries to smash the pull, but the ball is a bit too close to the body. Hence, Marsh does not get enough room to access that shot. Ends up getting a thick outside edge and Ryan Rickelton takes a regulation catch behind the stumps. Mitchell Marsh departs for 88 (96), Australia are 174/8. This now, in all fairness, looks a bridge too far for Australia.
36.1
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Around the stumps. Short and on top of off. Mitchell Marsh punches it on the rise to cover.
DRINKS BREAK! This game seems to be done and dusted but South Africa will feel they should have already sealed the game by now. It's been a stiff resistance from Mitchell Marsh so far and for a long time, Ben Dwarshuis was giving him ample support. However, with just 3 wickets remaining and 123 still needed off 84 balls, Marsh will have to farm the strike and keep peppering the fence to build some pressure on the Proteas. South Africa will now be looking to bring their quicks back in and clean up the Aussie tail.
End Of The Over 36 : 174/7
6 Runs
- 035.1
- 035.2
- 135.3
- 035.4
- 435.5
- 135.6
M. Marsh
88 (94)
N. Ellis
2 (12)
A. Markram
8-0-35-0
35.6
1
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up, pushed around off and turning in off the deck. Marsh works it down to long on for a single.
35.5
4
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Picked his spot perfectly! Not too short and not too full either, on the stumps. Mitchell Marsh reads the ball staying low on the bounce and gets his bat under it properly. Pulls it over square leg for a boundary.
35.4
0
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Dropped short, but on the stumps. Mitchell Marsh is forced to go deep in the crease and punches it to the man at short cover. Tristan Stubbs cuts it off to his left.
35.3
1
Aiden Markram To Nathan Ellis
Flat and full, on the stumps. Drilled down to long on for a single.
35.2
0
Aiden Markram To Nathan Ellis
Tossed up, full and outside off, pushed to mid off.
35.1
0
Aiden Markram To Nathan Ellis
Full and on leg, pinched to the mid-wicket region.
End Of The Over 35 : 168/7
5 Runs
- 034.1
- 234.2
- 034.3
- 234.4
- 1 WD 34.5
- 034.5
- 034.6
M. Marsh
83 (91)
N. Ellis
1 (9)
N. Burger
7-0-54-1
34.6
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
A well-directed short ball, on the shoulder height. Mitchell Marsh throws kitchen-sink at it and goes for the pull shot, but the ball passes over his angled bat.
34.5
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Nagging length, outside off. Mitchell Marsh swings for the hills, but connects thin air.
34.5
wd
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
WIDE! Banged short but well over the head height! Marsh ducks under it to let it be. Wide called.
34.4
2
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Excellent work in the deep by Prenelan Subrayen! Skids through, short and on middle. Mitchell Marsh pulls it over square leg. Prenelan Subrayen who is a bit squarer in the deep, runs across to his right and sticks out his right hand to flick the ball inside the field of play. Two taken.
34.3
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Marsh pulls this short ball to between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg and denies the single once again.
34.2
2
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
IN THE AIR... Lands safe! Burger goes into the pitch, and angles it on the bodyline. Mitchell Marsh weighs back and mistimes the pull aerially. But luckily for him, the ball lands in the safe zone, in thereabouts of deep mid-wicket. It is mopped up by deep square leg to his left as the ball gets plugged into the surface. Two taken.
34.1
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Short of a length, around the leg stump. Mitchell Marsh pulls it over square leg and the ball lands in the deep, but Marsh does not call for a single.
Right then, 34 overs are done and it is time for the fielding side to choose one of the two balls in operation. One of the balls is set aside and it will be Nandre Burger to continue...
End Of The Over 34 : 163/7
2 Runs
- 1 LB 33.1
- 133.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
N. Ellis
1 (9)
M. Marsh
79 (85)
A. Markram
7-0-29-0
33.6
0
Aiden Markram To Nathan Ellis
Overpitched delivery, around off, carved out to cover by Ellis.
33.5
0
Aiden Markram To Nathan Ellis
Quick and flat, on middle, flicked to short mid-wicket.
33.4
0
Aiden Markram To Nathan Ellis
Flighed up, on the stumps, blocked well by Ellis.
33.3
0
Aiden Markram To Nathan Ellis
This turns into the leg stump, flicked to backward square leg.
33.2
1
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Short of a length, on the stumps, Marsh crouches and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
33.1
lb
Aiden Markram To Nathan Ellis
Ellis SURVIVES a close call! Aiden Markram bowls an off-break, full and around off, Eliis looks to play that across on the leg side, but gets beaten by the spin and wears it on the pads. A confident appeal from Markram, but the umpire gives it a NOT OUT, and after a long thought, South Africa decides to REVIEW that. The Snicko shows no evidence of the bat, and interestingly, the ball goes up to hit the top of leg stump, and the UMPIRE'S CALL saves Ellis on this occasion.
Reviewed! That seemed like an inside edge but Ryan Rickelton is sure that Nathan Ellis didn't hit it. Aiden Markram isn't sure and Temba Bavuma does take the review. The third umpire is called in and the ball might have just missed the inside edge. Snicko shows that there is a disturbance but not sure whether it's off the bat or not. The third umpire has a long, hard look at it and reckons that the ball is not hitting the bat and moves on to Ball Tracking, which shows the wickets as umpire's call. NOT OUT!
End Of The Over 33 : 161/7
1 Runs
- W 32.1
- 032.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 132.5
- 032.6
M. Marsh
78 (84)
N. Ellis
1 (4)
N. Burger
6-0-49-1
32.6
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
A stifled appeal for LBW, but it wanes away almost instantly! Burger bowls from a wider angle, and slants it towards the leg stump line. Mitchell Marsh plays it from the crease and looks to turn it leg side, but the ball beats the inside edge before thudding his front pad. Probably doing a bit too much to go down the leg stump line.
32.5
1
Nandre Burger To Nathan Ellis
Aims the stumps, on a length. Nathan Ellis brings the bat in front to push it away, but the ball nips in and goes off the inside edge. Rolls toward the deep square leg region for a single.
32.4
0
Nandre Burger To Nathan Ellis
Bowls it into the bodyline, on a shortish length, Ellis hops on the crease and tucks it to mid on.
32.3
0
Nandre Burger To Nathan Ellis
Bangs in on a shorter length, around middle and leg, Ellis hops up and dabs it down into the pitch.
32.2
0
Nandre Burger To Nathan Ellis
A pinpoint yorker from Burger to welcome Ellis on the crease. Ellis does well to dig that out.
Nathan Ellis is the new batter in.
32.1
W
Nandre Burger To Ben Dwarshuis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Ben Dwarshuis' fighting innings finally come to an end! Nandre Burger goes into the pitch, cramps Ben for room as he looks to pull that away on the leg side, and finds Dewald Brevis deployed at short mid-wicket, who takes a good catch on his left shoulder. And finally, the resistance offered by this pair has been broken. Ben Dwarshuis departs on 33 (52) and Australia are 160/7 down, needing another 137 runs to win.
End Of The Over 32 : 160/6
3 Runs
- 031.1
- 031.2
- 131.3
- 131.4
- 031.5
- 131.6
B. Dwarshuis
33 (51)
M. Marsh
78 (83)
A. Markram
6-0-28-0
31.6
1
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Flighted one, on the leg stump, Ben Dwarshuis flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
31.5
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Just in the crease in time! Markram drifts this one into the batter, it lands around the off pole and spins away sharply. Ben Dwarshuis gets on the front foot and tries to drive on the initial line, but is beaten on the outside edge as the ball spins away. Ryan Rickelton collects it cleanly behind the stumps and flashes off the bails in a snap. A huge appeal for stumping and the on-field umpires send it upstairs to the third umpire to have a check. The side-on replay shows that Dwarshuis' back leg gets dragged outside the crease, but he is quick enough to plonk that back inside in time, before Rickelton dislodges the bails off.
Is that out? Not much of an appeal from Ryan Rickelton behind the stumps but the third umpire is called in to have a look. The replays roll in and it appears to be closer than expected but Ben Dwarshuis does have his back foot grounded inside the crease when the bails come off. NOT OUT!
31.4
1
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Drag-downer, spins in from middle. Mitchell Marsh hangs back and crunches it down to the left of long on for a single.
31.3
1
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Loops it up, relatively fuller and keeps the stumps in play, Ben lunges forward and drives it firmly to long off for a single.
31.2
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Nagging length, comes into the batter, Ben knocks it out off the back foot into the pitch.
31.1
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Floats it up, full and at the stumps, Ben pushes it back to the bowler, and Aiden Markram makes a good stop diving to his right.
End Of The Over 31 : 157/6
2 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 130.4
- 030.5
- 130.6
B. Dwarshuis
31 (46)
M. Marsh
77 (82)
N. Burger
5-0-48-0
30.6
1
Nandre Burger To Ben Dwarshuis
Another short ball, outside off, Ben Dwarshuis stands tall and cuts it to deep point for a single. Much better from Nandre Burger. Just 2 off it. His figures read 5-0-48-0 so far. Australia need 140 runs off 114 balls.
30.5
0
Nandre Burger To Ben Dwarshuis
Sharp bumper, outside off, Ben Dwarshuis swivels and pulls it to the left of mid-wicket. Dewald Brevis there dives to the ball and intercepts.
30.4
1
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Almost a half-tracker, outside off, Mitchell Marsh leans back and cuts it behind square, a bit uppish on the off side. A single at deep backward point.
30.3
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
good length delivery, in the fourth stump line, Mitchell Marsh drives it on the up towards the cover fielder, where Dewald Brevis makes a good stop on his left.
30.2
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Lands it a bit full, outside off, and relatively slower, Marsh plays it out in the off side with a straight bat.
30.1
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Over the wicket. Drops it on a good length, outside off and shapes into the batter. Marsh looks to pull that away, but the ball skids off the surface and he wears a blow around the thighs.
End Of The Over 30 : 155/6
2 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 129.3
- 129.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
B. Dwarshuis
30 (44)
M. Marsh
76 (78)
A. Markram
5-0-25-0
29.6
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Nagging length, landing it on off stump, Dwarshuis leans on to flick but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket. 142 needed now off 120 balls.
29.5
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Tossed up, full and angled into the legs, Dwarshuis plays it back to the bowler.
29.4
1
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Quicker one, fired in towards middle, Marsh backs away and punches it through covers for another single.
29.3
1
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Gives it a bit of flight this time, fullish length and outside off, Ben Dwarshuis leans onto that and drives it past covers, and sets off for a single.
29.2
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Tosses it up, full and outside off, Ben prods forward and plays it out to covers.
29.1
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Quicker and flatter, into the stump line, Ben pushes it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 29 : 153/6
11 Runs
- 428.1
- 428.2
- 028.3
- 128.4
- 128.5
- 128.6
B. Dwarshuis
29 (39)
M. Marsh
75 (77)
N. Burger
4-0-46-0
28.6
1
Nandre Burger To Ben Dwarshuis
Short ball around off, Dwarshuis gets on top of the bounce and pulls it down through square leg for one more. 11 off the over and Australia still hanging in the game.
28.5
1
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Around the wicket to the right-hander, bowling it slow and into the deck outside off. Marsh gets inside the line and angles the pull down to long leg for a run.
28.4
1
Nandre Burger To Ben Dwarshuis
A bit fuller and outside off, Dwarshuis opens the face of the blade and glides it through the point region for a single.
28.3
0
Nandre Burger To Ben Dwarshuis
Bowls into the bodyline, a touch short this time from Burger. Ben stands tall and keeps it out nicely.
28.2
4
Nandre Burger To Ben Dwarshuis
FOUR! Put away again from Ben Dwarshuis! Identical line and length from Burger, Ben Dwarshuis stays inside the line and cuts it square towards deep backward for another boundary. Prenelan Subrayen runs to his left from deep third and puts in the dive, but fails to keep it inside the ropes. 150 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!
28.1
4
Nandre Burger To Ben Dwarshuis
FOUR! Nicely played! Pace on offer, bowls it on a length, around off, Ben Dwarshuis waits back and steers it past the backward point fielder for a welcome boundary.
Pace back on with Nandre Burger (3-0-35-0) returning into the attack.
End Of The Over 28 : 142/6
6 Runs
- 027.1
- 427.2
- 227.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
M. Marsh
74 (76)
B. Dwarshuis
19 (34)
A. Markram
4-0-23-0
27.6
0
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Comes around the stumps for the final ball and turns it back into the pads. Mitchell Marsh fails to flick it away.
27.5
0
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Keeps it full and bowls it outside off, Marsh lunges across and blocks it to covers.
27.4
0
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Pushed through a bit fuller and around off, Marsh gets a stride across and blocks it to the leg side.
27.3
2
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
On a length, slightly outside off. Mitchell Marsh slashes hard at the delivery, and gets it through deep backward point for a couple.
27.2
4
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! A rare boundary for the Aussies! Bowls it flatter and sprays down the pads, on a length, Mitchell Marsh gets down early and sweeps that across fine on the leg side for a much-needed boundary. This brings up the 50-run partnership between Marsh and Dwarshuis!
27.1
0
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Pushed quicker through the air, full and on the stumps, Marsh knocks it out off the front foot.
End Of The Over 27 : 136/6
3 Runs
- 026.1
- 126.2
- 126.3
- 026.4
- 126.5
- 026.6
B. Dwarshuis
19 (34)
M. Marsh
68 (70)
K. Maharaj
10-1-33-5
26.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Flatter delivery around off, going straight on, Dwarshuis rocks back to defend. End of a stellar spell from Keshav Maharaj and his figures read, 10-1-33-5!
26.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up around middle, this one grips, Marsh stays leg side of the ball and drives it through covers for a single.
26.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Nicely flighted, a bit full and outside off, Marsh presses back and defends it wide of the slip fielder.
26.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Flights it up, on a fuller length, and outside off, pushed across the batter. Ben looks to play it in on the off side, but the ball catches the inside half of the blade and dribbles down to the leg side for a single.
26.2
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Dragged back length, outside off, Mitchell Marsh gets behind and nudges it past covers for a single.
26.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Comes in with the arm, short and attacks the stumps, Marsh defends it out off the back foot.
End Of The Over 26 : 133/6
7 Runs
- 125.1
- 125.2
- 225.3
- 125.4
- 125.5
- 125.6
M. Marsh
66 (66)
B. Dwarshuis
18 (32)
A. Markram
3-0-17-0
25.6
1
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Length ball, turning into middle and leg, Marsh hangs back and hits it in front of mid-wicket for another single.
25.5
1
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Tossed up, very full on middle and leg, Dwarshuis heaves it along the turf and to wide long on for one more.
25.4
1
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Flatter one, pushed through into the batter, Marsh plays it with a straight bat and punches down to long on for a single.
One of the zinger bails seems to have stopped functioning, likely due to a dead battery. The on-field umpire, Sam Nogajski, brings out the spare bail and places it on the sticks.
25.3
2
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Loopy delivery, full and outside off, spins into the batter. Mitchell Marsh takes a big stride forward and drives it firmly to the right of deep cover-point fielder, and runs two.
25.2
1
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Dishes out a low full toss this time, on middle, Ben Dwarshuis jabs it down watchfully to long off for a single.
25.1
1
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Fires in full and at the stumps, Mitchell Marsh plants his front foot out and knocks it down to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 25 : 126/6
2 Runs
- 024.1
- 124.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 124.5
- 024.6
B. Dwarshuis
16 (30)
M. Marsh
61 (62)
K. Maharaj
9-1-30-5
24.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Pushed through flatter and on middle, Dwarshuis stays back to defend.
24.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Nagging length around middle and leg, hit away on the up and through mid on for a single.
24.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Oh, Marsh nearly chops it on there! Flatter delivery, a bit full and around off, Mitch backs away to cut but gets an under edge that goes back into the pads.
24.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Fullish length, around off, Marsh goes back to a relatively full ball and jams it away wide of the first slip fielder.
24.2
1
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Flatter delivery, on a length around middle and leg, Dwarshuis rocks back and punches it past covers for one.
24.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Flighted ball, on a dragged length and on leg. Dwarshuis looks to lean on and block but the ball turns past the inside edge and hits high on the pads.
End Of The Over 24 : 124/6
3 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 123.3
- 123.4
- 023.5
- 123.6
B. Dwarshuis
15 (27)
M. Marsh
60 (59)
A. Markram
2-0-10-0
23.6
1
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Tossed up on off and middle, this one grips and turns away, Dwarshuis plays it late and behind point for a single.
23.5
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
A bit fuller and angled well into the bowler, Dwarshuis stays back and defends it off.
23.4
1
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Quicker delivery, a bit full and around off, turning back in sharply. Marsh pushes it off the inside edge towards square leg and hurries through for the single. The throw at the keeper's end is a loopy one from Subrayen, but catches Ben Dwarshuis on the back of the helmet. Prenelan Subrayen straightaway raises his hand in apology, and Ben Dwarshuis, too, gives a thumbs up, indicating he is all fine to continue.
23.3
1
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Drops this one slightly short and outside off, Dwarshuis waits back and cuts it through backward point for a run.
23.2
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Full and straight this time, pushed back to the bowler.
23.1
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Fired in, full and in the blockhole on off. Dwarshuis manages to get an outside edge on it and the ball rolls down to short third.
End Of The Over 23 : 121/6
5 Runs
- 122.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 1 WD 22.4
- 222.4
- 022.5
- 122.6
B. Dwarshuis
13 (22)
M. Marsh
59 (58)
K. Maharaj
8-1-28-5
22.6
1
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Tossed up outside off, driven along the turf to deep cover for a single.
22.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Oh, that nearly carried! Holds this one back a touch and floats it on middle and leg, Ben Dwarshuis leans on and chips it. The ball just falls short of Aiden Markram at silly mid on.
22.4
2
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
On middle and leg, worked away through the gap at mid-wicket and for a couple of runs into the deep.
22.4
wd
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Wide! Tossed up on leg, a bit more overspin on this one and it turns down leg whilst staying low.
22.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
No turn this time! Flatter one, on a length and around off, Dwarshuis looks to cut but gets beaten.
22.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Half an appeal for LBW, but the umpire turns it down. Slows it up and bowls it on middle and leg, this one pitches and turns back in. Dwarshuis looks to block but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the pads. That one probably turned a bit too much.
22.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Very full, flighted on leg, Marsh shows the full face of the blade and drives it down to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 22 : 116/6
7 Runs
- 121.1
- 021.2
- 121.3
- 421.4
- 021.5
- 121.6
M. Marsh
58 (57)
B. Dwarshuis
10 (17)
A. Markram
1-0-7-0
21.6
1
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Oh, that one turned a mile! Nagging length, throws it up on the fifth stump line and this one grips, turning in sharply. Marsh does well to rock back and just force it away past point for a single.
21.5
0
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Flat and full, outside off, Marsh looks to cut but edges it down to the keeper.
21.4
4
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Excellent shot! Fairly short on off, turning back in, Mitchell Marsh backs away and cuts it down just behind point and the ball rolls away into the fence.
21.3
1
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Bowled flatter and on off, Dwarshuis backs away and eases it towards deep point for a run.
21.2
0
Aiden Markram To Ben Dwarshuis
Around the wicket to the left-hander, bowled full and straight, Dwarshuis blocks it off.
21.1
1
Aiden Markram To Mitchell Marsh
Shortish one on leg stump, Marsh pulls it off the back foot but straight to deep backward square leg for a single.
More spin deployed to ambush the Aussies. Aiden Markram comes into the attack. He replaces Prenelan Subrayen.
End Of The Over 21 : 109/6
6 Runs
- 120.1
- 020.2
- 420.3
- 020.4
- 120.5
- 020.6
B. Dwarshuis
9 (15)
M. Marsh
52 (53)
K. Maharaj
7-1-23-5
20.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Flighted full and on leg, this one turns in. Dwarshuis looks to flick but misses and wears it on the pads.
20.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Quicker one, angled in with the arm towards the pads, Marsh rocks back and punches it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
20.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up around off, a hint of turn there for Maharaj. Marsh blocks it off.
20.3
4
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! A lovely shot from Mitchell Marsh to bring up his 20th ODI FIFTY. Marginally short and outside off, Marsh waits back and cuts it firmly wide of point to pick up a boundary. Standing as the lone warrior, he has scored almost half the runs of the current Australian total and has been consistent for his side for quite some time with the bat now.
20.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Full again, drifted into leg, Marsh stays leg side of the ball and drives to the right of short cover. Tristan Stubbs puts in a big dive to his right and cuts it off.
20.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Tossed up, full on leg, Ben Dwarshuis leans on and pushes it down to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 20 : 103/6
5 Runs
- 119.1
- 119.2
- 119.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 219.6
M. Marsh
47 (49)
B. Dwarshuis
8 (13)
P. Subrayen
8-0-29-1
19.6
2
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Pulls the length back, outside off. Mitchell Marsh hangs deep in the crease and cuts it to the right of backward point. Dewald Brevis runs across to his left from deep cover and cuts it off. Two taken.
19.5
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Flatter and quicker, at the stumps. This is worked off the back foot to the bowler.
19.4
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Very slow, full and on middle, tempting Marsh to go big on it. Marsh is smart to adjust to the lack of pace and pushes it to cover with soft hands.
19.3
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Ben Dwarshuis
Arm ball, on a length, outside off. Ben Dwarshuis goes deep inside the crease and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.
19.2
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
The 100 is up for Australia! Dropped on a length, around the leg stump. Mitchell Marsh hangs back and punches it to long on. Rotates the strike.
19.1
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Ben Dwarshuis
Full and on off, drilled down to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 19 : 98/6
4 Runs
- 118.1
- 018.2
- 118.3
- 118.4
- 118.5
- 018.6
M. Marsh
44 (45)
B. Dwarshuis
6 (11)
K. Maharaj
6-1-17-5
18.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Fullish and drifting on leg, Marsh pushes it back to Keshav.
18.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Tossed up, full and on off, Ben Dwarshuis smashes the half volley to the left of Maharaj. He bends down to stop the ball, but it deflects off his fingers and runs down to long on for a single.
18.4
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Fuller ball, around off, Mitchell Marsh drives it to long off for one more.
18.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Fuller on middle, driven down to long on for one.
18.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Speared outside leg, on a length, worked to mid-wicket.
18.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Keeps low, outside off, cut to deep point for one.
End Of The Over 18 : 94/6
1 Runs
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
B. Dwarshuis
4 (8)
M. Marsh
42 (42)
P. Subrayen
7-0-24-1
17.6
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Ben Dwarshuis
Pushed through fuller and around off, Ben Dwarshuis drives it straight to short cover.
17.5
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Ben Dwarshuis
DROPPED! Keshav Maharaj shells a regulation catch! Prenelan Subrayen keeps it flat and full, quick outside off. Ben Dwarshuis takes a giant stride forward and tries to drive past the cover fielder, but fails to keep it along the ground. Airs it flat and straight towards Keshav Maharaj at short cover. The ball arrives quicker towards him than he would have expected and bursts through his palms. He admonishes himself in frustration.
17.4
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Ben Dwarshuis
Oh, nearly chopped on! A quicker one, at 100 kph, on a length, on off. Ben Dwarshuis is hurried to go on the back foot and chops it on the pitch.
17.3
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Ben Dwarshuis
Full from around the stumps, outside off, Ben Dwarshuis drives it to short cover.
17.2
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Spins in from middle, on a length, Marsh pinches it down to long on for a single.
17.1
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Dropped on a length, Marsh tucks it straight to square leg.
End Of The Over 17 : 93/6
4 Runs
- 016.1
- W 16.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 416.5
- 016.6
B. Dwarshuis
4 (4)
M. Marsh
41 (40)
K. Maharaj
5-1-13-5
16.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Fuller and around off, Ben Dwarshuis mistimes and forces it to mid off. Another successful over from Keshav Maharaj as his figures read 5-1-13-5.
16.5
4
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
FOUR! Through the gap! A rare error from Maharaj as he errs in line, offers a half volley outside off. Ben Dwarshuis leans forward and cracks that through the mid off and cover gap for a boundary.
16.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
Full and quick, on middle, Ben Dwarshuis nudges it to the leg side with soft hands.
16.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Ben Dwarshuis
A leg slip in place. Drifts across the batter, on the off side. Ben drags this full toss to mid-wicket.
DRINKS BREAK! This has been some performance from South Africa and in particular, from Keshav Maharaj. A maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs for him and Australia are looking down for the count. They still have four wickets in hand and their skipper is at the crease but with over 200 runs needed, Mitchell Marsh will need a Maxwell-esque performance, the one against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup, to get his side even close to the target. The Proteas, on the other hand, will be looking to continue using spin until the dew settles in and try to bundle out the hosts as soon as possible. With that said, Ben Dwarshuis walks out to bat now.
16.2
W
Keshav Maharaj To Aaron Hardie OUT!
OUT! THROUGH HIS DEFENCE! BOWLED! This is Maharaj's first 5-wicket haul in his ODI career! Keeps it pretty simple, does Maharaj. Drops it full with a good bit of flight and drift on it, around middle and then gets it to turn away from the batter. Aaron Hardie lunges forward and tries to play the initial line, but gets beaten past the outside edge, and the ball smashes the off pole. Maharaj is engulfed by his teammates as he is pumped up! Aaron Hardie departs for 4 (10). Australia are falling apart badly here as they are 89/6, needing another 208 runs.
16.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Aaron Hardie
Flat, quick, and on middle, Aaron Hardie plays the full ball on the back foot and pushes it to the left of the bowler.
End Of The Over 16 : 89/5
6 Runs
- 015.1
- 415.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 115.5
- 115.6
A. Hardie
4 (8)
M. Marsh
41 (40)
P. Subrayen
6-0-23-1
15.6
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Aaron Hardie
Very slow through the air, full and on off. Aaron Hardie gets forward to push it straight, but is early into the shot. Gets a thick outside edge to short third for a single.
15.5
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Dropped short and just outside off, Mitchell Marsh stands tall and punches it to deep point for one.
15.4
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Length, spins away from middle with some bounce, knocked back to the bowler.
15.3
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Slightly full in length and on the stumps, driven back to Subrayen.
15.2
4
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Much-needed for Australia! Prenelan pulls the length back, on middle. Mitchell Marsh is quick to transfer the weight on the back foot and pulls it over square leg for a boundary. Marsh didn't look quite convicing with the shot, but gets it through.
15.1
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Full and drifting on middle, pushed back to the bowler by Marsh.
End Of The Over 15 : 83/5
4 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 114.5
- 114.6
M. Marsh
36 (35)
A. Hardie
3 (7)
K. Maharaj
4-1-9-4
14.6
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Slows it up through the air, does Maharaj. Full and around off, Mitchell Marsh gets on the front foot and slices it between cover and point for one.
14.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Aaron Hardie
Flat and full, sliding on the leg stump, Aaron Hardie drills it to the left of Temba Bavuma at wide mid-wicket for a single.
14.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Aaron Hardie
Fuller and tossed around off, Aaron Hardie lunges ahead and taps it out to cover.
14.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Pitched up delivery, around off, Mitchell Marsh lunges forward and drives it down to long off with much more confidence this time. Single taken.
14.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Serves it full and at the stumps, Marsh defends it out off the back foot tentatively in the off side.
14.1
1
Keshav Maharaj To Aaron Hardie
Floats it up, full and keeps at the stumps, Hardie knocks it down to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 79/5
4 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 213.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
- 013.6
M. Marsh
34 (32)
A. Hardie
1 (4)
P. Subrayen
5-0-17-1
13.6
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Spins in from off, on a fullish length. Mitchell Marsh prods half-forward and nudges it to the mid-wicket region.
13.5
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Aaron Hardie
Pushed full and around off, Aaron Hardie leans forward and taps it wide of cover for a single.
13.4
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Length ball, sliding on the leg stump, steered off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.3
2
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Short and outside off, turning into the batter, Marsh rocks back and plays it to the right of deep covers for a couple of runs.
13.2
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Relatively quicker, full and drifts into the pads, Marsh dabs it down to short mid-wicket.
13.1
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Slides it full and at the pads, Marsh clips that away fine towards short fine.
End Of The Over 13 : 75/5
0 Runs
- 012.1
- W 12.2
- W 12.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
A. Hardie
0 (3)
M. Marsh
31 (27)
K. Maharaj
3-1-5-4
12.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Aaron Hardie
Oh, this one skids off the deck. Flighted delivery, on the stumps. Hardie goes back and manages to tuck it to square leg. A double-wicket maiden from Maharaj. Brilliant stuff!
12.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Aaron Hardie
In-drifter on middle, Hardie eases it back to Maharaj.
12.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Aaron Hardie
With two slips in place for Hardie, this is a tossed-up delivery around off. Hardie prods forward and works it to cover.
Aaron Hardie is in at number 7 and he will face the hattrick delivery.
12.3
W
Keshav Maharaj To Alex Carey OUT!
OUT! LBW! Keshav Maharaj has badly dented the Australian middle order here as he picks up his fourth wicket! Stays around the wickets and darts it very full, on the leg stump line. Alex Carey sits down to execute the premeditated paddle sweep, but the ball passes close to the bat and wears on the front boot. A huge, confident shout for LBW and Chris Gaffaney raises his finger up instantly! The Proteas are joyous but Alex Carey, after chatting with Marsh, goes upstairs to review it. Nothing on the Snicko and the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be pitching inside the line of the stumps, and is projected to crash on the off pole. A golden duck for Carey and Australia are 75/5.
Alex Carey is the new batter in.
12.2
W
Keshav Maharaj To Josh Inglis OUT!
OUT! CASTLED! Keshav Maharaj gets his third one of the night! Bowls it quicker and flatter, from wide of the crease. Josh Inglis hangs back deep into the crease and looks to cut that away, and gets cramped up for space. The ball goes past the blade to rattle off the stumps. Brilliant bowling display from Keshav Maharaj. Josh Inglis departs for 5 (9) and Australia are 75/4.
12.1
0
Keshav Maharaj To Josh Inglis
Darts it full and at the stumps, Josh Inglis tentatively plays it out on the off side.
End Of The Over 12 : 75/3
5 Runs
- 111.1
- 111.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
M. Marsh
31 (27)
J. Inglis
5 (7)
P. Subrayen
4-0-13-1
11.6
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Well bowled! Around off, on a fuller. Mitchell Marsh gets behind the line, goes deep in the crease to a fuller ball, and blocks it out watchfully.
11.5
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Josh Inglis
Spins in on a shorter length, Josh Inglis is rushed to get on the back foot. Works it across the line, through mid-wicket for one more.
11.4
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Slides it down the leg stump line, Mitchell Marsh stands tall and steers it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.
11.3
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Josh Inglis
Attacks the stumps, a touch short, around middle, Josh Inglis covers the line and punches it wide of long on for a single.
11.2
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Quicker through the air, full and drifting down the pads, Marsh tucks it neatly towards short fine and sets off for a single.
11.1
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Josh Inglis
Loops it up on a full length and outside off, Inglis takes a big stride forward and plays it on the off side for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 70/3
3 Runs
- W 10.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
J. Inglis
2 (4)
M. Marsh
29 (24)
K. Maharaj
2-0-5-2
10.6
1
Keshav Maharaj To Josh Inglis
Pulls the length back, and keeps it outside off, Josh Inglis rocks back and cuts to deep point for a single.
10.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Josh Inglis
Darts it in, a touch full and on middle, Inglis goes back and knocks it down the pitch.
10.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Josh Inglis
Full and on middle, Inglis forces it inside out to cover.
10.3
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Pushed through, full and drifting on middle and leg. Mitchell Marsh drives it to the right of Keshav who dives to stop but parries it behind to mid on. A single taken.
10.2
1
Keshav Maharaj To Josh Inglis
Floated delivery, on off, Josh Inglis drives it down firmly to long off for a single.
Josh Inglis walks in at number 5. Australia in a spot of bother here.
10.1
W
Keshav Maharaj To Cameron Green OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Keshav Maharaj is on a roll! Maharaj goes wide on the crease, and pushes through slower, full, and around middle and off. The ball just drifts in, lands, and then turns away to beat the outside edge before crashing onto the off pole, as Cameron Green looks to push that away on the off side, but ends up playing inside the line and hears the death rattle behind him. He departs for 3 (8) and Australia are reduced to 67/3.
Powerplay 2! South Africa are now allowed as many as 4 fielders outside the inner circle till the 40th over. The first Powerplay was probably even-steven with the Proteas coming back in with a couple of late wickets after Australia got off to a flier.
End Of The Over 10 : 67/2
4 Runs
- 19.1
- 09.2
- 19.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 19.6
C. Green
3 (7)
M. Marsh
28 (23)
P. Subrayen
3-0-8-1
9.6
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Cameron Green
Length ball, turning into the pads, Green works it away through mid-wicket for one more. Australia are 67/2 after the first Powerplay.
9.5
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Tossed up around middle, hit away on the up and through mid on for a single.
9.4
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Well bowled! The arm-ball now, nearly 100 kph and speared into the blockhole on middle and leg. Marsh stays leg side of the ball and just about manages to jam it out.
9.3
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Cameron Green
Drags back the length, around middle and leg, Green gets inside the line and whips that across to deep square leg for a brace.
9.2
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Cameron Green
Full and bowls it on the tight line, on off, Green jabs it out nicely.
9.1
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Pushed through, full and around the pads, Marsh gets back and works it on the deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 63/2
2 Runs
- W 8.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 18.5
- 18.6
M. Marsh
26 (20)
C. Green
1 (4)
K. Maharaj
1-0-2-1
8.6
1
Keshav Maharaj To Mitchell Marsh
Flatter one, on a length and on off, Mitchell Marsh punches it back past thebowler and down to long off for one more.
8.5
1
Keshav Maharaj To Cameron Green
Around off, hit away down to long off for a single.
8.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Cameron Green
Oh, that one comes back in with the arm! A fuller and around middle, darts back in. Cameron Green opts to hop onto the back foot and jams it out.
8.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Cameron Green
Floats it up, full and at the stumps, Green lunges forward and defends it out.
8.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Cameron Green
Stays low on the bounce, from a length, Green is hurried to cut and under-edges it towards backward point.
Cameron Green is in at 4 with Australia in a spot of early bother.
8.1
W
Keshav Maharaj To Marnus Labuschagne OUT!
OUT! LBW! Keshav Maharaj strikes in his very first over with a big wicket. He drops it full, around middle and leg, and bowls it a bit slower, which allows the ball to grip and turn. Marnus Labuschagne plays the wrong line and gets completely undone by the spin and bounce, and wears it on the back pad. The finger goes up on the united appeal from the Proteas. Marnus Labuschagne walks up to his captain, and after a long chat, decides to review this one! The Snicko shows no spike on that and the ball tracking shows the ball went onto the hits the top of off. Australia burn their review as the on-field decision stays. Marnus Labuschagne is disappointed as he departs for 1 (6) and from 60/0, Australia have slipped to 61/2.
Spin in tandem now. Keshav Maharaj is introduced into the attack now. He replaces Lungi Ngidi.
End Of The Over 8 : 61/1
1 Runs
- W 7.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 17.6
M. Labuschagne
1 (5)
M. Marsh
25 (19)
P. Subrayen
2-0-4-1
7.6
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Marnus Labuschagne
Flighted ball, wide outside off, Labuschagne leans on and reaches out before driving it wide of mid off for a single. Just a run and a wicket off that over.
7.5
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter again, straighter too, worked away off the back foot by Labuschagne to square leg.
7.4
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Marnus Labuschagne
Flatter one, around off, angling in, Marnus backs away and forces it out into the off side.
7.3
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Marnus Labuschagne
Pushed through quicker, full and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out in the off side.
7.2
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Marnus Labuschagne
Slants it full and around off, Marnus Labuschagne prods forward and defends it out.
Marnus Labuschagne is in at 3. He averages 35.9 in ODI cricket, in 56 matches.
7.1
W
Prenelan Subrayen To Travis Head OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! Spin does the trick for the Proteas! Prenelan Subrayen goes wide on the crease, and offers flight on the ball. Lands it on a yard behind full length and just around the off stump line off. Seeing the flight, Travis Head gets lured and dances down the track in an attempt to smoke that downtown, but the ball goes straight on and he plays for the spin. It goes past the outside edge and Ryan Rickelton collects it neatly before whipping off the bails. Travis Head departs for 27 (24) and Australia are 60/1. This is the first time Head has been dismissed through a stumping in his entire ODI career.
End Of The Over 7 : 60/0
7 Runs
- 06.1
- 1 LB 6.2
- 06.3
- 1 WD 6.4
- 06.4
- 16.5
- 46.6
M. Marsh
25 (19)
T. Head
27 (23)
L. Ngidi
3-0-21-0
6.6
4
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Powered away! The off-cutter from Ngidi, on a length and well outside off, Mitchell Marsh picks the change of pace early, waits back and slaps it away wide of point for a boundary.
6.5
1
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Short of a length and at the body, Head lifts one leg up and pulls it stylishly towards deep square leg for a single.
6.4
0
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Slower one, a bit fuller and on off, Head nudges it down to short third and looks for one but is sent back by Mitchell Marsh.
6.4
wd
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Wide! Just snatches at that one and drags it down the leg side for an extra.
6.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Nagging length, outside off, nibbling away from the batter, Head looks to cut that away behind point, but gets beaten by the bounce.
6.2
lb
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
Pace off delivery, keeps it full and around the pads, holds onto the surface a bit, Marsh stays back at the crease and looks to flick that away but gets pinged on the front pad, as the ball rolls behind to the fine leg region. A leg bye is taken.
6.1
0
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
Nip-backer from Ngidi, serves it on a good length, around off, Marsh looks to push that away but gets an inside edge to square leg.
Swich of ends for Lungi Ngidi (2-0-15-0). He replaces Nandre Burger.
End Of The Over 6 : 53/0
3 Runs
- 15.1
- 15.2
- 15.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
T. Head
26 (20)
M. Marsh
21 (16)
P. Subrayen
1-0-3-0
5.6
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Travis Head
Floated up, on a nagging length and at the stumps, Head tenatively leans forward and blocks it down the pitch. Decent start for Subrayen as he concedes just 3 off his maiden ODI over.
5.5
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Travis Head
Bowled quicker and flatter on off, Head backs away and hammers it straight to covers.
5.4
0
Prenelan Subrayen To Travis Head
Nicely bowled! Sees the batter advancing and flights it up. Head has to adjust and blocks it towards cover.
5.3
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Darted in full and around the pads, Mitchell Marsh drives it down to long on with ease for one more.
5.2
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Travis Head
Tossed-up delivery and at the stumps, Travis Head knocks it down to long off for an easy single.
5.1
1
Prenelan Subrayen To Mitchell Marsh
Drops it full and around off, Marsh drills it down to long on for an easy single.
With pace taken to the cleaners, Temba Bavuma has turned toward spin inside the Powerplay itself. Here's the debutant Prenelan Subrayen into the attack, replacing Lungi Ngidi.
End Of The Over 5 : 50/0
21 Runs
- 44.1
- 1 WD 4.2
- 44.2
- 04.3
- 44.4
- 44.5
- 44.6
T. Head
25 (16)
M. Marsh
19 (14)
N. Burger
3-0-35-0
4.6
4
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
FOUR! Wow, five boundaries in the over and the 50 comes up for Australia in almost double-quick time. Short of a length and outside off, Head crouches a bit and cuts it perfectly behind point for another boundary. 21 off the over and Australia are flying inside the Powerplay.
4.5
4
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
FOUR! A fourth boundary in the over and Nandre Burger is all over the place with his lengths. Goes full and looks for some swing but the ball slides on and Travis Head creams the cover drive through the gap to pick up four more runs.
4.4
4
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
FOUR! Edged away! Back of a length and in the channel again, Head looks to lean back and punch but gets thick outside edge through the vacant first slip region and picks up a boundary.
4.3
0
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
Good-length delivery, angled in from around off, and this one stays down a touch. Head gets hurried and cuts it off the outside edge, down to the left of the keeper, who makes a good stop.
4.2
4
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
FOUR! Chipped up and over! Full and angled into the batter, looking to cramp Head for room but Head manages to make a bit of room and uses the wrists to flick it over short mid-wicket for another boundary.
4.2
wd
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
Wide! Fuller in length, drifting down the leg side.
4.1
4
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
FOUR! That's been swatted away! A bit agricultural from Head. Full and straight, Travis Head just takes the front leg out and goes after it. The bat face turns, but Head uses the bottom hand and gets it to the right of mid on for a boundary.
End Of The Over 4 : 29/0
5 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 13.4
- 03.5
- 43.6
M. Marsh
19 (14)
T. Head
5 (10)
L. Ngidi
2-0-15-0
3.6
4
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Easy power from 'The Bison'. Slower delivery, overpitched around off, Mitchell Marsh plants his front leg forward and just hits through the line, hammering it over mid off for a boundary.
3.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
Just full of a good length, tight line on off and angling in, Marsh watchfully defends.
3.4
1
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
On a good length, just angling across off, Head cuts it down to deep third and picks up a single.
3.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Fractionally short over leg, Travis Head gets up on his toes and whips it away, but straight to square leg. Another dot.
3.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Nice and full, angled across the middle stump, Head stays solid in defence.
3.1
0
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Nagging length, slanted across middle and leg, Head stays back and pushes it out to mid off.
End Of The Over 3 : 24/0
10 Runs
- 42.1
- 02.2
- 42.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 22.6
M. Marsh
15 (12)
T. Head
4 (6)
N. Burger
2-0-14-0
2.6
2
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
In the air but will land safely! A quick bumper at 144.2 kph, and right at the batter. Mitchell Marsh takes it on and gets a top edge that flies wide of deep backward square leg and Marsh picks up a couple of runs.
2.5
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Good-length delivery, on off and middle, defended down the pitch by Marsh.
2.4
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Fractionally short around leg, tucking up the batter. Marsh looks to pick it up over fine leg but gets tangled up and gets it off the thigh pads just beside the stumps.
2.3
4
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Not where he intended that one to go, but Mitch will take it. Fuller in length and angled across off, Marsh plants his front leg across to access the cover drive but gets it off the inner half of the blade. Finds the gap perfectly between mid on and mid-wicket as the ball races away to the fence.
2.2
0
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
Pitched outside leg! Hard length around leg, skids on, Mitchell Marsh gets caught on the back foot and plays all around it, getting pinged on the pads.
2.1
4
Nandre Burger To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Driven in the air but powerfully too! Hard-length delivery, angled across off, Marsh is waiting for it and throws his hands at it, slashing it over the point region for a boundary.
End Of The Over 2 : 14/0
10 Runs
- 01.1
- 5 WD 1.2
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 41.4
- 01.5
- 11.6
M. Marsh
5 (6)
T. Head
4 (6)
L. Ngidi
1-0-10-0
1.6
1
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
Pitched up at the stumps, Marsh shows the full face of the blade and punches it sweetly down the ground. The fielder at mid on does well to scamper to his left and cut it off. Just a single.
1.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
A bit fuller and in the channel, nibbling away, Marsh leaves it alone.
1.4
4
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Up and away! Short of a length around middle, no real bite on it and just sits up for the batter. Mitchell Marsh hangs back and picks it up over and in front of square on the leg side for a boundary. That nearly travelled over the ropes.
1.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
Similar line and length to the previous delivery, offering no width to the batter. Marsh stays compact and defends it in front of covers.
1.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
Just back of a length and angling in from outside off, Marsh covers the line and punches it down with a straight bat towards mid off.
1.2
wd
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
FIVE WIDES! Freebies from Ngidi! Length ball, starts around middle and leg and this is slanted well down the leg side. Ryan Rickelton dives to his left but is beaten by the prodigious swing as the ball rolls away into the fine leg fence.
1.1
0
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
Starts wider on the crease and serves it on a length, angling it in from outside off. Mitchell Marsh hangs back and taps it down into the off side.
Lungi Ngidi to operate from the far end.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 40.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
T. Head
4 (6)
M. Marsh
0 (0)
N. Burger
1-0-4-0
0.6
0
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
Good length, tight line on off, Head stays back and just blocks it towards extra cover. Just the boundary off the first over of the chase.
0.5
0
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
Back of a length, well outside off again, Head is unable to take advantage as he mistimes the cut off the under edge and into the off side. Burger has been consistently bowling in excess of 140 kph in this over.
0.4
4
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
FOUR! Gloriously driven and the Australian chase is underway! A bit full and a bit wide outside off, Travis Head stays low and drives it with a short pick-up, and finds the gap at square covers for a boundary.
0.3
0
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
Hard length outside off, a bit of width on offer and Head pounces on it. This is hit hard and to the left of cover-point, where Dewald Brevis makes a diving stop.
0.2
0
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
Nagging length, attacking the top of off a 145 clicks, Head presses onto the back foot and nudges it down behind point.
0.1
0
Nandre Burger To Travis Head
Fuller one to begin with, around off, Travis Head drills the drive but hits it straight to extra cover. No sign of any movement in the air there.
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Match Info
- Venue Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns
- Weather Clear
- Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
- Result South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs
- Player of the Match Keshav Maharaj
- Umpire Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Sam Nogajski (AUS) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: South Africa 296/8 in 50.0 overs
- Power play 3 (41-50): South Africa 296/8 (73 runs, 5 wickets)
- South Africa 251/5 in 43.4 overs
- T Bavuma 8th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 64 balls (4x4) (0x6)
- Power play 2 (11-40): South Africa 223/3 (167 runs, 3 wickets)
- R Rickleton 2nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 50 balls (6x4) (1x6)
- South Africa 200/2 in 36.2 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 184/2 in 34.0 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 60 balls between T Bavuma (17) and M Breetzke (35)
- South Africa 150/2 in 28.1 overs
- South Africa 102/1 in 18.3 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 92/1 in 16.5 overs
- A Markram 13th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 54 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- R Rickleton dropped on 31 by J Inglis in 14.4 overs
- Referral 2 (13.1 ovs): AUS against R Rickleton (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS:1, SA:2)
- Referral 1 (12.2 ovs): R Rickleton against AUS (LBW) Successful (AUS:2, SA:2)
- Power play 1 (1-10): South Africa 56/0
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 51 balls between A Markram (30) and R Rickleton (19)
- South Africa 50/0 in 8.3 overs
- Dewald Brevis (SA), Prenelan Subrayen (SA) and makes their ODI debut
- Power play 2 (11-40): Australia 196/8 (129 runs, 6 wickets)
- A Zampa dropped on 5 by T Stubbs in 38.4 overs
- Drinks: Australia 174/7 in 36.0 overs
- Referral 3 (33.1 ovs): SA against N Ellis (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 0, SA: 2) (Retained)
- Australia 150/6 in 28.2 overs
- 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 66 balls between M Marsh (31) and B Dwarshuis (19)
- M Marsh 20th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 51 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- Australia 100/6 in 19.2 overs
- B Dwarshuis dropped on 4 by K Maharaj in 17.5 overs
- Drinks: Australia 89/6 in 16.2 overs
- K Maharaj maiden ODI 5-wicket haul: 5/9 (4.2)
- Referral 2 (12.3 ovs): A Carey against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS:0, SA:2)
- Power play 1 (1-10): Australia 67/2
- Referral 1 (8.1 ovs): M Labuschagne against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS:1, SA:2)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between T Head (25) and M Marsh (19)
- Australia 50/0 in 5.0 overs
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