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South Africa v Australia: first men’s cricket one-day international – live

The Guardian UK Thursday 24 September 2026, 08:52 UTC By Martin Pegan (now) and Geoff Lemon (later) 1 min read
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Updates from the series opener at Kingsmead GroundAny thoughts? Email Martin4th over: South Africa 9-1 (De Kock 7, Bavuma 1) Hazlewood gets the breakthrough with the wicket of Tony de Zorzi and almost has a second with a big lbw shout against Temba Bavuma.

  • Updates from the series opener at Kingsmead Ground

  • Any thoughts? Email Martin

4th over: South Africa 9-1 (De Kock 7, Bavuma 1) Hazlewood gets the breakthrough with the wicket of Tony de Zorzi and almost has a second with a big lbw shout against Temba Bavuma. The South Africa skipper is given the benefit of the doubt as he defends a straight one. Australia send the decision for a review that shows the ball strikes Bavuma on the back pad, hits him dead in front of the stumps … but is bouncing over.

The South Africa left-hander found Hazlewood hard to get away earlier and when finally given a hint of room he can’t help but open up. The Australia quick drifts a touch wider of the off-stump with the ball moving away and De Zorzi drives hard but can only get an edge to Matt Renshaw at first slip.

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South Africa v (LOCATION) Australia (LOCATION) Updates (LOCATION) Kingsmead (ORG) South Africa (LOCATION) Bavuma 1 (LOCATION) Hazlewood (PERSON) Tony de Zorzi (PERSON) Temba Bavuma (PERSON) Bavuma (LOCATION) The South Africa (LOCATION) De Zorzi (PERSON) Matt Renshaw (PERSON)
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