Keshav Maharaj took a maiden five-wicket haul to help the Proteas canter to a 98-run victory against Australia in the first game of the three-match ODI series in Cairns on Tuesday.
Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia due to inflammation of his right ankle.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has confirmed he will shift down the order and bat at number three in the three-match ODI series against Australia, starting in Cairns on Tuesday.
Proteas left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has made it clear that he still has ambitions of playing T20 International cricket, despite being left out of the squad by coach Shukri Conrad for both the Zimbabwe and Australian series.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad was pleased with the progress his side has made, despite losing the third and final T20 International against Australia by two wickets and with one ball left.
Glenn Maxwell struck an unbeaten 62 off 36 balls to help Australia beat South Africa by two wickets with one ball to spare in the third and final T20I in Cairns and seal the series 2-1.