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Breetzke ton leads South Africa to 67-run win over Australia

Global Published 24 September 2026, 22:02 · archived 24 Sep 2026

Matthew Breetzke scored a superb 112 to guide South Africa to a 67-run victory over Australia in the first one-day international in Durban on Thursday, but the tourists will rue the loss of cheap wickets as they faltered in their chase. South Africa posted 297 for eight in their 50 overs and Australia were well on course after a fast start, until poor shot selection caused their charge to collapse and they finished on 230 all out, losing their last nine wickets for 101 runs. Australia will welcome the likely return of captain Pat Cummins for the second match in the three-game series in Johanne...

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