South Africa beat Australia by 67 runs in first ODI

South Africa beat Australia by 67 runs in the first one-day international in Durban, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after posting 297 for eight and bowling the visitors out for 230. Matthew Breetzke scored 112 and Keshav Maharaj took four wickets as the hosts secured the win at Kingsmead on September 24. Breetzke faced 106 balls and hit 14 fours and two sixes, anchoring an innings in which South Africa lost wickets regularly. The hosts were 168 for five when Marco Jansen joined him at the crease. The pair added 107 runs for the sixth wicket, helping South Africa approach 300 before Breetzke was run out late in the innings. Jansen made 75 from 59 balls, including seven fours and four sixes. Australia’s Nathan Ellis took three wickets, while Adam Zampa claimed two. South Africa’s total left Australia needing 298 to win. Captain Mitchell Marsh gave Australia an aggressive start, scoring 60 from 36 balls as the team reached 90 in the 10th over. Maharaj dismissed Marsh, ending the opening partnership, then removed Cameron Green and Jack Edwards as Australia’s chase lost momentum.