Australia lost the almost won match against South Africa on Tuesday. Australia made a brilliant start chasing a target of 297. Australia had hit 60 runs in just 7 overs without losing any wickets. But after this, within 29 runs, Australia lost 6 wickets one after the other and lost the match by 98 runs. South Africa has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

Markram-Bawuma and Breetjke half-century, Africa targets 297 runs

The first match of the three -match ODI series was played between Australia and South Africa on Tuesday. Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first. This decision of Australia proved to be wrong. South African openers Aidan Markram and Ryan Ricelton gave the team a great start.

Markram and Riclton jointly shared a 92 -run partnership for the first wicket. Riklton was dismissed after scoring 33 runs. Markram scored a brilliant half -century. Markram scored 82 runs in 81 balls with the help of 9 fours. After this, captain Tamba Bavuma and Matthew Breetjke also scored a half -century.

Breetjke scored 57 runs in 56 balls with the help of 7 fours and a six. At the same time, captain Bavuma scored 65 runs in 74 balls with the help of 5 fours. Due to which South Africa scored 296 runs losing 8 wickets in 50 overs. Travis Head took the most four wickets for Australia.

29 runs and 6 wickets lost, Australia lost by 98 runs

The Australian team started chasing a target of 297 runs. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh added 60 runs for the first wicket. After which it seemed that Australia could easily win this match. Because he had dangerous batsmen like Marnas Labushen, Cameron Green, Josh English and Alex Carrie.

But South Africa’s left -or -arm spinner Keshav Maharaj reversed the match. The first wicket fell at the head of the head at a score of 60. Head was dismissed by Purnelin Subrayan. After this, Australia lost 5 wickets. Keshav Maharaj took all the wickets.

Maharaj opened the claw by taking the wicket of Labushen, Green, English, Carrie and Aaron Hardy. At one time Australia’s score was 60 runs without any wicket. He is now 89 runs for 6 wickets. Only after this, Australia lost the match. He was all out for 198 runs. Australia lost this match by 98 runs.

Maharaj took five wickets for 33 runs. Maharaj was adjudged Player of the Match for his superb bowling. After this brilliant performance, now South Africa is ahead 1-0 in the series.

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Why did Tenba get out?

Under the captaincy of Bavuma, South Africa created history by winning the ICC Trophy after 27 years. During this time, Bavuma was injured. Khichon had come in Bavuma’s hamstring. For this reason, Bavuma was ruled out of the two -match Test series against Zimbabwe.

Keshav Maharaj of Indian origin gets captaincy

In the absence of Bavuma, the captaincy of the South Africa team has been given to Keshav Maharaj of Indian origin. Keshav’s ancestors were from India. According to media reports, Keshav’s ancestors were from Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh. He moved to South Africa in the year 1874. Even after being born in Durban in South Africa, Keshav is connected to the roots of his country. He is a devotee of Lord Hunman. Keshav celebrates all the festivals of India like every Indian.

South Africa announced team for the first Test

Apart from Bavuma, senior players like Aidan Markram, Ryan Ricelton, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Angidi are not part of this series. All these players have been given rest. In his place, many young players have been given a chance in the team. Which includes the names of Dewald Brevis, Luan de Pretorians and Quen Mafa.

South Africa playing-11: Tony de Jorgy, Matthew Breetjke, Vian Mulder, David Bedingham, Luan de Pritorius, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Weren, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj (Captain), Kodi Yusuf, Quen Mafaka.

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