South Africa vs Australia scorecard and result
Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27 · 1st ODI
South Africa297/8vs
Australia230 (41.2/50 ov, target 298)South Africa won by 67 runs
· Kingsmead, Durban
South Africa won by 67 runs in the 1st ODI, Australia tour of South Africa 2026/27 at Kingsmead, Durban. Final scores: South Africa 297/8, Australia 230 (41.2/50 ov, target 298).
Toss: Australia, elected to field first. Matthew Breetzke was named player of the match.
Innings by innings: South Africa 297/8 (50 ov), Australia 230 (41.2 ov).
South Africa vs Australia scorecard
Australia 230(41.2 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marshcaught | 60 | 36 | 5 | 6 |
| Travis Headcaught | 36 | 37 | 5 | 0 |
| Cooper Connollycaught | 38 | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Josh Ingliscaught | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Renshawcaught | 44 | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Greencaught | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Edwardscaught | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Starccaught | 16 | 27 | 2 | 0 |
| Nathan Ellisout | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampacaught | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewoodnot out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler (South Africa) | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 7 | 0 | 64 | 1 | 9.14 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 8 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| Corbin Bosch | 9 | 0 | 67 | 2 | 7.44 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 9.2 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 2.14 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 8 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 4.25 |
South Africa 297/8(50 ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kockcaught | 14 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| Tony de Zorzicaught | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Temba Bavumacaught | 30 | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Matthew Breetzkerun out | 112 | 106 | 14 | 2 |
| Ryan Rickeltoncaught | 27 | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| David Millercaught | 9 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Jansenlbw | 75 | 59 | 7 | 4 |
| Corbin Boschnot out | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Gerald Coetzeerun out | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Bjorn Fortuinnot out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Did not bat: Keshav Maharaj
| Bowler (Australia) | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 10 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 6 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 10 | 2 | 50 | 1 | 5 |
| Nathan Ellis | 10 | 0 | 57 | 3 | 5.7 |
| Jack Edwards | 10 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 5.6 |
| Adam Zampa | 7 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 7.14 |
| Cooper Connolly | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Matt Renshaw | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
Ball by ball: final deliveries
- 41.2Maharaj to Zampa, OUT
- 41.1Maharaj to Zampa, no run
- 40.6Bosch to Ellis, OUT
- 40.5Bosch to Zampa, 1 run
- 40.4Bosch to Zampa, FOUR
- 40.3Bosch to Zampa, no run
- 40.2Bosch to Ellis, 1 run
- 40.1Bosch to Ellis, no run
- 39.6Maharaj to Zampa, no run
- 39.5Maharaj to Zampa, no run
- 39.4Maharaj to Zampa, no run
- 39.3Maharaj to Zampa, no run
- 39.2Maharaj to Zampa, no run
- 39.1Maharaj to Zampa, no run
- 38.6Bosch to Zampa, 1 run
- 38.5Bosch to Zampa, no run
- 38.4Bosch to Zampa, no run
- 38.3Bosch to Ellis, 1 run
Match notes
- Powerplay 3: Overs 40.1 - 50.0 (Mandatory - 6 runs, 2 wickets)
- Australia: 200 runs in 30.6 overs (187 balls), Extras 11
- Australia: 150 runs in 20.1 overs (121 balls), Extras 9
- Drinks: Australia - 124/1 in 15.0 overs (TM Head 35, CPL Connolly 21)
- Australia: 100 runs in 11.2 overs (68 balls), Extras 7
- Powerplay 2: Overs 10.1 - 40.0 (Mandatory - 128 runs, 7 wickets)
- MR Marsh: 50 off 31 balls (5 x 4, 5 x 6)
- 1st Wicket: 50 runs in 35 balls (MR Marsh 46, TM Head 7, Ex 0)
- Australia: 50 runs in 5.5 overs (35 balls), Extras 0
- Powerplay 1: Overs 0.1 - 10.0 (Mandatory - 96 runs, 1 wicket)
- Australia innings
- Innings Break: South Africa - 297/8 in 50.0 overs (C Bosch 9, BC Fortuin 1)
Questions and answers
- What time does South Africa vs Australia start?
- South Africa vs Australia started on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.
- Where is South Africa vs Australia being played?
- The match was played at Kingsmead, Durban.
- Who won the toss in South Africa vs Australia?
- Australia, elected to field first.
- Who won South Africa vs Australia?
- South Africa won by 67 runs. South Africa scored 297/8 and Australia scored 230 (41.2/50 ov, target 298).