Keshav Maharaj Delivers a Five-Star Spell to Spin Proteas to Comprehensive Victory Down Under
Maharaj's career-best 5-33 dismantled Australia's batting lineup, leading South Africa to a 98-run win despite missing key bowler Kagiso Rabada due to injury.
- South Africa defeated Australia by 98 runs in the opening ODI at Cairns on Tuesday, with Keshav Maharaj taking a career-best 5-33.
- The victory followed Maharaj exploiting a sticky wicket and favorable spin conditions as Australia struggled after being set 297 to win.
- South Africa posted 296-8, led by half-centuries from Aiden Markram , Matthew Breetzke , and Temba Bavuma , while Travis Head took 4-57 for Australia.
- Maharaj explained that he focused on adapting to the pitch conditions and was lucky to achieve success, while Mitchell Marsh praised him as an exceptional bowler who generated more spin than anticipated.
- Australia was bowled out for 198 in the 41st over, and the teams will move to Mackay on Friday for the second ODI in the three-match series.
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South Africa: Markram, Maharaj Lead SA to Crushing Win in Odi Series-Opener
Aiden Markram hit 82 before left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj tore through Australia's new-look batting order as South Africa claimed the One-Day International series opener by 98 runs in Cairns on Tuesday.
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Aiden Markram hit 82 before left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj tore through Australia's new-look batting order as South Africa claimed the One-Day International series opener by 98 runs.
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Maharaj's career-best 5-33 leads South Africa to a 98-run win over Australia in ODI opener
CAIRNS, Australia (AP) — Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj dismantled Australia with a career-best 5-33 as South Africa romped to a 98-run victory in the first one-day international on Tuesday.
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