AUS vs SA Series 2025 1st ODI: SA Won By 98 Runs, Maharaja’s Took 5 Wickets

On 19 August, the first ODI of the Australia vs South Africa series 2025,  played between Australia and South Africa at Cazaly's Stadium. South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs. South Africa's top spinner Keshav Maharaja took 5 five-wicket hauls. 

Match Summary

South Africa recorded the biggest ODI total ever

South Africa recorded the biggest ODI total ever at Cazaly's Stadium with a dominant 296/8 in their 50 overs in the first game of the three-match ODI series.

Aiden Markram, who top-scored with a fluid 82 runs off 81 balls, Temba Bavuma, who added a solid 65, and Matthew Breetzke, who raced with a rapid 57, completed a well-balanced top-order performance.

Keshav Maharaj unleashed a career-best spell, Australia all out at 198

In response, Australia's chase got off to a strong start as Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh combined for a quick 60-run partnership in just seven overs.

Nevertheless, things quickly changed track when Keshav Maharaj produced a career-best spell, taking five wickets for 33 runs (some sources suggest an incredible 5-for-9 in just 4.2 overs, whereas ESPN-style recaps focus on 5-33). Australia's middle order was hammered by his surge, falling to 89/6 by the twenty over.

Mitchell Marsh put up a brave 88, but Australia was bowled out for 198 in 40.5 overs, giving South Africa a decisive 98-run win.

South Africa now leads 1-0 In The 3-ODI Matches Series

Maharaj earned the deserving Player of the Match award for his game-changing performance, and South Africa grabbed a 1-0 series lead. The second ODI match will be on 22 August at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.

 

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