SA vs AUS 1st ODI 2026: Scorecard & Result
Match Summary
South Africa defeated Australia by 67 runs in the first ODI of the Australia tour of South Africa 2026 at Kingsmead, Durban, on Thursday, September 24. Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first, but South Africa recovered from an early setback to post 297/8 in 50 overs.Matthew B tzke produced the standout batting performance for South Africa, scoring 112 from 106 balls with 14 fours and two sixes. Marco Jansen added a powerful 75 from 59 balls as South Africa built a strong total after being 29/2 early in the innings. Australia made a rapid start to the chase through Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, reaching 90/1 after 9.2 overs. However, South Africa’s spin attack changed the match in the middle overs. Keshav Maharaj took 4/20 in 9.2 overs, while Bjorn Fortuin claimed 2/34. Australia were eventually bowled out for 230 in 41.2 overs. The result gave South Africa a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI |
| Series | Australia tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Format | ODI |
| Date | Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Kingsmead |
| City | Durban, South Africa |
| Toss | Australia won the toss and elected to bowl |
| Result | South Africa won by 67 runs |
| Player of the Match | Official award not independently confirmed in the scorecard sources checked |
The match was played at Kingsmead in Durban. Australia won the toss and chose to field first. The official scorecard records South Africa’s 297/8 and Australia’s 230 all out.
Toss
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first.The decision initially produced some reward as Australia removed Tony de Zorzi for a duck and Quinton de Kock for 14, leaving South Africa at 29/2. However, Matthew Breetzke and Temba Bavuma rebuilt the innings before South Africa accelerated later in the innings.Australia’s early bowling pressure therefore did not translate into control over the full 50 overs. South Africa recovered strongly and finished with 297/8.
South Africa Playing XI | Australia Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | Travis Head |
| Tony de Zorzi | Mitchell Marsh (c) |
| Temba Bavuma (c) | Cooper Connolly |
| Matthew Breetzke | Josh Inglis |
| Ryan Rickelton | Matt Renshaw |
| David Miller | Cameron Green |
| Marco Jansen | Jack Edwards |
| Corbin Bosch | Mitchell Starc |
| Gerald Coetzee | Nathan Ellis |
| Bjorn Fortuin | Adam Zampa |
Kes hav Maharaj | Josh Hazlewood
|
South Africa First Innings
South Africa were put under pressure early after losing Tony de Zorzi for a duck at 6 and Quinton de Kock for 14 at 29. Temba Bavuma and Matthew Breetzke then steadied the innings with a useful third-wicket partnership. Bavuma made 30 from 48 balls before falling to Adam Zampa.Ryan Rickelton contributed 27 from 26 balls, but Zampa dismissed him as Australia continued to take wickets. David Miller then fell for 9, leaving South Africa 168/5.Breetzke remained composed through the difficult phases and reached his second ODI century. He eventually scored 112 from 106 balls, including 14 fours and two sixes. His innings ended at 275 when he was run out attempting a second run.
Marco Jansen provided the acceleration South Africa needed. He scored 75 from 59 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes. Breetzke and Jansen added a century partnership for the sixth wicket, helping South Africa reach 297/8 from their 50 overs.Nathan Ellis was Australia’s leading wicket-taker with 3/57, while Adam Zampa took 2/50. Josh Hazlewood also claimed one wicket.
South Africa Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | c Josh Inglis b Nathan Ellis | 14 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 77.78 |
| Tony de Zorzi | c Matt Renshaw b Josh Hazlewood | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Temba Bavuma | c Josh Inglis b Adam Zampa | 30 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Matthew Breetzke | run out (Josh Inglis/Cooper Connolly) | 112 | 106 | 14 | 2 | 105.66 |
| Ryan Rickelton | c Matt Renshaw b Adam Zampa | 27 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 103.85 |
| David Miller | c & b Nathan Ellis | 9 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 36.00 |
| Marco Jansen | lbw b Nathan Ellis | 75 | 59 | 7 | 4 | 127.12 |
| Corbin Bosch | not out | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Gerald Coetzee | run out (Josh Inglis) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 14 | |||||
| Total | 297/8 | 50 overs |
Australia Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 10 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 10 | 2 | 50 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Nathan Ellis | 10 | 0 | 57 | 3 | 5.70 |
| Jack Edwards | 10 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 5.60 |
| Adam Zampa | 7 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 7.14 |
| Cooper Connolly | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Matt Renshaw | 2 | 0 | 11 |
Australia Second Innings
Australia needed 298 runs to win and began the chase aggressively.
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head added 90 runs for the first wicket, with Marsh taking particular advantage of the scoring opportunities. Marsh scored 60 from only 36 balls, including five fours and six sixes. Keshav Maharaj produced the first major breakthrough when he dismissed Marsh for 60. Travis Head then reached 36 before Marco Jansen removed him at 129/2. Bjorn Fortuin subsequently dismissed Josh Inglis for 3 and Cooper Connolly for 38.
Australia reached 200 in the 31st over, but wickets continued to fall. Matt Renshaw made 44 from 49 balls and remained one of Australia’s main middle-order contributors. His dismissal at 215/7 left Australia in serious trouble. The final phase belonged to South Africa’s bowlers. Australia lost their last three wickets without adding to their total, finishing on 230 all out in 41.2 overs. South Africa therefore won by 67 runs.
Australia Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | c Matthew Breetzke b Keshav Maharaj | 60 | 36 | 5 | 6 | 166.67 |
| Travis Head | c David Miller b Marco Jansen | 36 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 97.30 |
| Cooper Connolly | c David Miller b Bjorn Fortuin | 38 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 90.48 |
| Josh Inglis | c Marco Jansen b Bjorn Fortuin | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Matt Renshaw | c Marco Jansen b Gerald Coetzee | 44 | 49 | 6 | 0 | 89.80 |
| Cameron Green | c Matthew Breetzke b Keshav Maharaj | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Jack Edwards | c Marco Jansen b Keshav Maharaj | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Mitchell Starc | c Marco Jansen b Corbin Bosch | 16 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 59.26 |
| Nathan Ellis | b Corbin Bosch | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Adam Zampa | c Matthew Breetzke b Keshav Maharaj | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 46.67 |
| Josh Hazlewood | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 12 | |||||
| Total | 230 all out | 41.2 overs |
South Africa Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 7 | 0 | 64 | 1 | 9.14 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 8 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 5.00 |
| 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 |
Final Result
South Africa won by 67 runs.
South Africa defended their total of 297/8 by bowling Australia out for 230 in 41.2 overs. The result came after Australia had made a strong start at 90/0 before South Africa’s bowlers created sustained pressure through the middle and later overs.
The decisive phase came after Australia’s score reached 129/2. South Africa continued taking wickets, and Australia eventually lost their final nine wickets for only 101 runs.
Player of the Match
Keshav Maharaj
The completed scorecard sources checked do not currently display a confirmed Player of the Match field. Therefore, CricLive360 should not publish an unverified Player of the Match award.Maharaj was nevertheless one of South Africa’s most important performers. He took 4/20 in 9.2 overs, including the key wicket of Mitchell Marsh and three further Australian wickets. His economy rate was only 2.14.
Best Batting Performances
Matthew Breetzke — South Africa
Matthew Breetzke led South Africa’s batting with 112 from 106 balls. He struck 14 fours and two sixes and scored at a strike rate of 105.66. His innings gave South Africa stability after the early loss of wickets and formed the foundation of the 297/8 total.
Marco Jansen — South Africa
Marco Jansen added 75 from 59 balls, with seven fours and four sixes. His attacking approach changed the tempo of the innings and helped South Africa move towards a total close to 300.
Mitchell Marsh — Australia
Mitchell Marsh was Australia’s leading batter with 60 from 36 balls. His innings contained five fours and six sixes, and he helped Australia race to 90/0 with Travis Head.
Matt Renshaw — Australia
Matt Renshaw contributed 44 from 49 balls, including six fours. His innings provided resistance after Australia lost several wickets in the middle overs.
Best Bowling Performances
Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj finished with 4/20 from 9.2 overs, including two maidens. His economy rate of 2.14 made his spell especially important during Australia’s collapse.
Bjorn Fortuin
Bjorn Fortuin claimed 2/34 from eight overs. He dismissed Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly during the middle overs, helping South Africa maintain pressure on the Australian chase.
Nathan Ellis
For Australia, Nathan Ellis took 3/57 from 10 overs. He removed Quinton de Kock, David Miller and Marco Jansen and was Australia’s leading wicket-taker.
Key Partnerships
Matthew Breetzke and Temba Bavuma
After South Africa slipped to 29/2, Breetzke and Bavuma rebuilt the innings. Their partnership helped South Africa move away from the early pressure, with Bavuma eventually falling for 30.
Matthew Breetzke and Marco Jansen
The major partnership of the South African innings came between Breetzke and Jansen. The pair added 107 runs for the sixth wicket, transforming the innings after South Africa were 168/5.
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head
Australia’s chase began with a rapid 90-run opening partnership. Marsh scored 60 and Head made 36 before South Africa began taking regular wickets.
Turning Point of the Match
The match changed during Australia’s middle overs.
After reaching 90/0, Australia appeared to be building a strong chase. Maharaj removed Mitchell Marsh for 60, and Marco Jansen then dismissed Travis Head for 36. Fortuin quickly removed Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly.Another important moment came when Marco Jansen produced a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Matt Renshaw for 44. Australia were then 215/7 and could not recover.
Match Highlights
- Matthew Breetzke scored 112 from 106 balls for South Africa.
- Marco Jansen scored 75 from 59 balls, including four sixes.
- South Africa posted 297/8 in 50 overs.
- Nathan Ellis took 3/57 for Australia.
- Mitchell Marsh made 60 from 36 balls in Australia’s fast start.
- Keshav Maharaj took 4/20 in 9.2 overs.
- Bjorn Fortuin claimed 2/34.
- Australia were bowled out for 230 in 41.2 overs, giving South Africa a 67-run victory.
Series Situation
South Africa lead the three-match ODI series 1-0 after winning the opening match in Durban.The second ODI is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The third ODI is scheduled for September 30 at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom.
What’s Next?
The next match is:
South Africa vs Australia, 2nd ODI
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Start: 10:00 AM local time / 08:00 GMT / 1:30 PM IST
South Africa will enter the second ODI with a 1-0 series lead.
Final Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 297/8 | 50.0 | Won |
| Australia | 230 all out | 41.2 | Lost by 67 runs |
South Africa won the match by 67 runs.
Conclusion
South Africa opened the Australia ODI series with a 67-run victory at Kingsmead. Matthew Breetzke’s 112 and Marco Jansen’s 75 lifted the hosts to 297/8 after Australia had created early pressure with the ball.Australia’s chase began strongly through Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, but South Africa’s middle-overs bowling changed the match. Keshav Maharaj’s 4/20 and Bjorn Fortuin’s two wickets helped reduce Australia from a strong position to 230 all out.
South Africa therefore lead the three-match series 1-0. The teams now move to Johannesburg for the second ODI on September 27.
FAQs
1. Who won SA vs AUS 1st ODI 2026?
South Africa won the first ODI against Australia by 67 runs at Kingsmead, Durban.
2. What was the final score of South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI?
South Africa scored 297/8 in 50 overs, while Australia were bowled out for 230 in 41.2 overs.
3. Who scored the most runs in SA vs AUS 1st ODI?
Matthew Breetzke was the top scorer, making 112 runs from 106 balls for South Africa.
4. Who took the most wickets in SA vs AUS 1st ODI?
Keshav Maharaj took the most wickets, finishing with 4/20 from 9.2 overs.
5. When is the second ODI between South Africa and Australia?
The second ODI is scheduled for September 27, 2026, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, with play scheduled for 10:00 AM local time.