Matthew Breetzke struck a sparkling maiden home century to rile up Australia, before a sensational one-handed catch from Marco Jansen sealed South Africa's 67-run victory over Australia in the first ODI in Durban.
Mitch Marsh launched a new-ball assault for Australia, scoring 60 off 36 balls, but South Africa's bowlers fought back to restrict the visitors. Breetzke's innings set the platform for a competitive total, and Jansen's acrobatic catch proved decisive in the closing stages.
The win gives South Africa a 1-0 lead in the series. The second ODI is scheduled for [date not verified].