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.
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.
-
40.24Aiden Markram to Ashton Agar
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.
-
40.10Aiden Markram to Ashton Agar
Quicker and flatter on off, Ashton Agar scuffs this back to the bowler.
-
39.61Keshav Maharaj to Ashton Agar
Full and wide outside off, Ashton Agar drills this to long leg for a single.
-
39.50Keshav Maharaj to Ashton Agar
Tossed up on off, Ashton Agar defends this solidly.
-
39.40Keshav Maharaj to Ashton Agar
Fuller one on off, defended by the batter.
-
39.30Keshav Maharaj to Ashton Agar
Fuller one on off, Ashton Agar pushes this back towards the bowler.
-
39.20Keshav Maharaj to Ashton Agar
Fuller one on off, Ashton Agar pushes this to cover for no run.
-
39.12Keshav Maharaj to Ashton Agar
Fuller one in middle, Ashton Agar drills this towards the bowler but a misfield converts no run to a couple here.
-
38.61Aiden Markram to Ashton Agar
Tossed up on off, Ashton Agar drills this towards long off for a single.
-
38.50Aiden Markram to Ashton Agar
Tossed up in middle, Ashton Agar defends this off the front foot.
-
38.41Aiden Markram to Marnus Labuschagne
Fuller one on the pads, Marnus Labuschagne tucks this to deep square leg and sets off for a single.
-
38.32Aiden Markram to Marnus Labuschagne
Short of a length around the pads, Marnus Labuschagne tucks this in the open field in the on side and takes a comfortable couple.
-
38.21Aiden Markram to Ashton Agar
Quicker and flatter on off, Ashton Agar punches this to extra-cover and sets off for a quick one.
-
38.10Aiden Markram to Ashton Agar
Fuller one on off, Ashton Agar drills this back towards the bowler.
-
37.61Keshav Maharaj to Ashton Agar
Short of a length around off, Ashton Agar hops back and punches this to long off for a single.