South Africa vs Australia, 1st Match - Live Cricket Score
Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 | 9 Oct 2026, Fri, 1:00 PM IST | Kingsmead
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Smith* | 25 | 50 | 50.00 | 0 | 2 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 37 | 58 | 63.79 | 6 | 0 |
| Bowler | Ov | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiaan Mulder* | 8 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 2.13 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 6.00 |
Key Stats
Partnership :60(96)
Last 5 Overs :12 Runs, 1 Wickets
LastWickets :Marnus Labuschagne 37(58) - lbw b Wiaan Mulder
Toss :Australia (batting)
26
AUS 1st Inning : 84/3
Marnus Labuschagne 37(58)
Steve Smith 25(50)
Wiaan Mulder
8-2-17-2
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne
Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne
Dot ball !! leg cutter, good length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne
Wiaan Mulder lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends solidly for no run.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne
Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Wiaan Mulder to Marnus Labuschagne
Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
25
AUS 1st Inning : 84/2
Steve Smith 25(50)
Marnus Labuschagne 37(52)
Keshav Maharaj
5-0-30-0
Keshav Maharaj to Steven Smith
Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Steven Smith
An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Steven Smith hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne
An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Steven Smith
Steven Smith hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
24
AUS 1st Inning : 79/2
Steve Smith 23(47)
Marnus Labuschagne 34(49)
Wiaan Mulder
7-1-17-1