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Australia, who needs 298 runs for victory in the first of three one-day internationals against South Africa, are currently 73/0 after 7.2 overs.
The Proteas, who were sent in to bat first, had a slow start but finished on 297 for the loss of eight wickets.
Matthew Breetzke was the standout performer for the home team.
Australia’s Nathan Ellis took three wickets for 57 runs in his 10 overs.
CHANGE OF INNINGS. 🏏#TheProteas finish on 297/8, with Matthew Breetzke’s 112 runs and Marco Jansen’s 75 runs leading the way. 👏💯
Australia now needs 298 to win.
Time to put the ball in our hands and defend the total. 💪🇿🇦#Unbreakable pic.twitter.com/mIE77Bzc5f
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) September 24, 2026