SOUTH Africa surged back into the series and claimed the first of three must-win matches with an authoritative all-round performance against a side that has had the better of them for the last two weeks.

Australia were finally challenged by their hosts, who racked up their fourth-highest total against them, led by Aiden Markram’s second ODI hundred, and defended it inside 35 overs. (Scoress: Africa 338 for 6 (Markram 102*, De Kock 82, Bavuma 57) beat Australia 227 Warner 78, Coetzee 4-50) by 111 runs) Markram blitzed his way to … SOUTH Africa surged back into the series and claimed the first of three must-win matches with an authoritative all-round performance against a side that has had the better of them for the last two weeks. Read More »