South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs in first men’s one-day international – as it happened

Australia's Mitchell Marsh plays a shot during the first one-day international against South Africa at Cazalys Stadium. Follow for live scores and updates from Aus vs SA in Cairns. Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images

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Match report

The report has landed and that’s my cue to get outta here.

A comprehensive win for the Saffas who gave their compatriots back home a reason to smile after a pretty torrid weekend of sport.

The Aussies will lick their wounds as they look to bounce back at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Friday.

We’ll be back too, brining you every ball of the second ODI.

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11 of the 18 wickets to fall went to spinners.

Is this a sign that both teams struggle against the slower, turning ball? Is it just because of the pitch?

The T20 World Cup is in Sri Lanka. The lessons learned in this ODI series could be pivotal.