After winning the test series South Africa win the opening one day against Australia by three wickets & taking 1-0 lead of the 5 match series.
Australia batted first & reaching 271/8 in the 50 over. Australian opener Shaun marsh hits highest scored for his team of 79,while D.Hussey’s smashing 52 runs help Australia to reach a comparative total. Albie Morkel, Johan Botha & Morne Morkel taking 2 wickets each.
Albie Morkel not out 40 from 18 balls
South Africa lost their opener very soon & at one stage they were 90 for 3. JP Duminy(71) & McKenzie(63) added 123 runs for fourth wicket. after that Australia has come back strongly & took last four wickets for eight runs then south Africa 221/7. But Albie Morkel played a handful innings of 40* only from 18 balls & South Africa reach the target with three balls to spare.
Albie Morkel declared man-of-the-match for his fine knock.
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