South africa vs australia: Cricket News & Match Updates

Paarl (South Africa), March 1: Heinrich Klaasen's maiden international hundred followed by a clinical bowling performance led by Lungi Ngidi helped South Africa to 74-run win over Australia in the first ODI between the two sides at Paarl. Proteas skipper Quinton de Kock said that consistency is what the hosts are looking for at a time when the team has been thrown into a transitional period which has seen them without a series win across formats for nearly a year.

"Pleased with how the boys went about it today," said De Kock in the post-match presentation. "Klaasen batted really well. Lungi was also exceptional with the ball. We know what we have down the order with Miller.   Read More...