Sports8/19/2025•The Guardian
Australia in a spin as Maharaj bowls South Africa to opening ODI win
South Africa defeated Australia by 98 runs in the first ODI in Cairns. Veteran spinner Keshav Maharaj's career-best performance was the key to South Africa's victory. Australia were cruising at 0-60 while chasing South Africa's 296-8, but Maharaj's spell led to a stunning collapse, where Australia lost 6 wickets for just 29 runs in 55 balls. The result leaves Australia in a spin as they failed to chase down the target set by the visitors.
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