Maharaj's career-best 5-33 leads South Africa to a 98-run win over Australia in ODI opener

Summary

Keshav Maharaj's career-best 5-33 bowling performance leads South Africa to a 98-run victory over Australia in the first ODI match in Cairns.

Key Points
  • Keshav Maharaj took a career-best 5-33 to dismantle Australia in the first ODI.
  • South Africa posted their highest ODI total at Cazaly's Stadium with 296-8.
  • Australia were bowled out for 198 runs with more than nine overs to spare.
  • Pace bowler Kagiso Rabada ruled out due to ankle injury, replaced by Kewena Maphaka.
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