Cairns (Queensland), Aug. 19 -- Keshav Maharaj has devastated Australia with a spell from the top shelf as South Africa took the honours in the first BKT Tyres ODI here today.
The 35-year-old spinner turned back the clock under lights at Cazalys Stadium, taking five wickets in 26 balls to cripple the Aussies' chase of 297.
A rearguard innings of 88 from home captain Mitch Marsh gave Australia hope but after falling to 6-89 the task proved too great, eventually falling short by 98 runs.
After choosing to chase at the toss, Marsh and partner Travis Head had Australia's innings off to a great start reaching 0-60 from seven overs.
Head, who earlier took four wickets and executed a run out, smacked five fours in a single Nandre Burger over t...