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South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Highlights: Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne Shine In Australia's 3-Wicket Win
South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Highlights: South Africa were bundled for 222 before Australia chased down the total in 40.2 overs.
Australia lead 1-0 against South Africa in five-match ODI series against South Africa.© AFP
South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Highlights: After wrapping the T20I series against South Africa 3-0, Australia started in the 50-over format with a three-wicket win on Thursday. South Africa were bundled for 222 after Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl. Proteas' skipper Temba Bavuma scored 114 not out but lacked support from the other end. Josh Hazlewood picked three wickets for Australia. In the chase, Marnus Labuschagne's 80 not out made it a cakewalk for Australia. (Scorecard)
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SA vs AUS 1st ODI Highlights
That's it from this game. It ended up being a low scoring thriller. The second game will be played on Saturday. Until next then, goodbye and take care.
Player of the game, Marnus Labuschagne for an excellent knock.
Really can't blame the South African bowlers, they were a little erratic but bowled brilliantly. However, they just couldn't break the stand which mattered and the wicket easing out also did not help.
Chasing a small but tricky total on a tricky wicket, Australia were 7 down with around 100 needed. Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi were brilliant with the new ball as they ran through the top order. However, as the ball got old, the wicket got easier to bat and Ashton Agar and Marnus Labuschagne batted beautifully to take them over the line.
That's some innings from Marnus. Outstanding. He came in as a concussion substitute and has played brilliantly to take his side over the line. He got able support from Agar and the two have won the game for their side from a very difficult position.
FOUR! Ashton Agar finishes off in some style. Short of a length outside off, Ashton Agar smashes this wide of the extra-cover fielder for a boundary. Australia have won this from a losing position and it is Marnus Labuschagne who has played an innings of statement towards the selectors.
Quicker and flatter on off, Ashton Agar scuffs this back to the bowler.
Full and wide outside off, Ashton Agar drills this to long leg for a single.
Tossed up on off, Ashton Agar defends this solidly.
Fuller one on off, defended by the batter.
Fuller one on off, Ashton Agar pushes this back towards the bowler.
Fuller one on off, Ashton Agar pushes this to cover for no run.
Fuller one in middle, Ashton Agar drills this towards the bowler but a misfield converts no run to a couple here.
Tossed up on off, Ashton Agar drills this towards long off for a single.
Tossed up in middle, Ashton Agar defends this off the front foot.
Fuller one on the pads, Marnus Labuschagne tucks this to deep square leg and sets off for a single.
Short of a length around the pads, Marnus Labuschagne tucks this in the open field in the on side and takes a comfortable couple.
Quicker and flatter on off, Ashton Agar punches this to extra-cover and sets off for a quick one.
Fuller one on off, Ashton Agar drills this back towards the bowler.
Short of a length around off, Ashton Agar hops back and punches this to long off for a single.