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Australia vs South Africa, 1st ODI Match Summary

AUS vs SA, 2025 - ODI Summary

Australia vs South Africa Scorecard
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1st ODI, Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns , Aug 19, 2025
Australia Australia
198 (40.5/50)
South Africa South Africa
296/8 (50.0/50)
South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Keshav Maharaj
    13(12)&5/33(10)
SA 296/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile>Aiden Markram</a>
Aiden Markram
82 (81)
  • 9x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 101.23SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1540-temba-bavuma-playerprofile>Temba Bavuma</a>
Temba Bavuma
65 (74)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 87.83SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Travis Head
ECON 6.33
9
OVERS
57/4
R/W
Bowler
Ben Dwarshuis
ECON 5.88
9
OVERS
53/2
R/W
AUS 198/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1425-mitchell-marsh-playerprofile>Mitchell Marsh</a>
Mitchell Marsh
88 (96)
  • 10x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 91.66SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64878-benjamin-dwarshuis-playerprofile>Ben Dwarshuis</a>
Ben Dwarshuis
33 (52)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 63.46SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Keshav Maharaj
ECON 3.30
10
OVERS
33/5
R/W
Bowler
Lungi Ngidi
ECON 5.79
4.5
OVERS
28/2
R/W
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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.
The Presentation ceremony...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full Commentary
40 OV
11 Runs
P. Subrayen to A. Zampa N. Ellis
  • 039.1
  • 139.2
  • 139.3
  • 239.4
  • 139.5
  • 639.6
39 OV
5 Runs
L. Ngidi to A. Zampa N. Ellis
  • 438.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 138.4
  • 038.5
  • 038.6
38 OV
6 Runs
P. Subrayen to N. Ellis A. Zampa
  • 037.1
  • 437.2
  • 137.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 137.6
37 OV
0 Runs
N. Burger to M. Marsh A. Zampa
  • 036.1
  • W 36.2
  • 036.3
  • 036.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
36 OV
6 Runs
A. Markram to N. Ellis M. Marsh
  • 035.1
  • 035.2
  • 135.3
  • 035.4
  • 435.5
  • 135.6
35 OV
5 Runs
N. Burger to M. Marsh
  • 034.1
  • 234.2
  • 034.3
  • 234.4
  • 1 WD 34.5
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
34 OV
2 Runs
A. Markram to N. Ellis M. Marsh
  • 1 LB 33.1
  • 133.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 033.5
  • 033.6
33 OV
1 Runs
N. Burger to B. Dwarshuis N. Ellis M. Marsh
  • W 32.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 132.5
  • 032.6
32 OV
3 Runs
A. Markram to B. Dwarshuis M. Marsh
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 131.3
  • 131.4
  • 031.5
  • 131.6
31 OV
2 Runs
N. Burger to M. Marsh B. Dwarshuis
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 130.4
  • 030.5
  • 130.6
30 OV
2 Runs
A. Markram to B. Dwarshuis M. Marsh
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 129.3
  • 129.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
29 OV
11 Runs
N. Burger to B. Dwarshuis M. Marsh
  • 428.1
  • 428.2
  • 028.3
  • 128.4
  • 128.5
  • 128.6
28 OV
6 Runs
A. Markram to M. Marsh
  • 027.1
  • 427.2
  • 227.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
3 Runs
K. Maharaj to M. Marsh B. Dwarshuis
  • 026.1
  • 126.2
  • 126.3
  • 026.4
  • 126.5
  • 026.6
26 OV
7 Runs
A. Markram to M. Marsh B. Dwarshuis
  • 125.1
  • 125.2
  • 225.3
  • 125.4
  • 125.5
  • 125.6
25 OV
2 Runs
K. Maharaj to B. Dwarshuis M. Marsh
  • 024.1
  • 124.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 124.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
3 Runs
A. Markram to B. Dwarshuis M. Marsh
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 123.3
  • 123.4
  • 023.5
  • 123.6
23 OV
5 Runs
K. Maharaj to M. Marsh B. Dwarshuis
  • 122.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 1 WD 22.4
  • 222.4
  • 022.5
  • 122.6
22 OV
7 Runs
A. Markram to M. Marsh B. Dwarshuis
  • 121.1
  • 021.2
  • 121.3
  • 421.4
  • 021.5
  • 121.6
21 OV
6 Runs
K. Maharaj to B. Dwarshuis M. Marsh
  • 120.1
  • 020.2
  • 420.3
  • 020.4
  • 120.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
5 Runs
P. Subrayen to B. Dwarshuis M. Marsh
  • 119.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 219.6
19 OV
4 Runs
K. Maharaj to M. Marsh B. Dwarshuis
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
1 Runs
P. Subrayen to M. Marsh B. Dwarshuis
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
4 Runs
K. Maharaj to A. Hardie B. Dwarshuis
  • 016.1
  • W 16.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 416.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
6 Runs
P. Subrayen to M. Marsh A. Hardie
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
4 Runs
K. Maharaj to A. Hardie M. Marsh
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
4 Runs
P. Subrayen to M. Marsh A. Hardie
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 213.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
0 Runs
K. Maharaj to J. Inglis A. Carey A. Hardie
  • 012.1
  • W 12.2
  • W 12.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
5 Runs
P. Subrayen to J. Inglis M. Marsh
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
3 Runs
K. Maharaj to C. Green J. Inglis M. Marsh
  • W 10.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
4 Runs
P. Subrayen to M. Marsh C. Green
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
2 Runs
K. Maharaj to M. Labuschagne C. Green M. Marsh
  • W 8.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
1 Runs
P. Subrayen to T. Head M. Labuschagne
  • W 7.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
7 Runs
L. Ngidi to M. Marsh T. Head
  • 06.1
  • 1 LB 6.2
  • 06.3
  • 1 WD 6.4
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 46.6
6 OV
3 Runs
P. Subrayen to M. Marsh T. Head
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
21 Runs
N. Burger to T. Head
  • 44.1
  • 1 WD 4.2
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 44.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
5 Runs
L. Ngidi to T. Head M. Marsh
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
10 Runs
N. Burger to M. Marsh
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 22.6
2 OV
10 Runs
L. Ngidi to M. Marsh
  • 01.1
  • 5 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
4 Runs
N. Burger to T. Head
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
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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