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‘Ek ODI ranking hi thi bolne ke liye vo bhi gai’- Fans react as Australia replaces Pakistan as new No.1 ODI team after beating South Africa in 1st ODI

Fans rejoiced as Australia reclaimed the number one ranking from Pakistan by beating South Africa in ODIs. Here's more.

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In a thrilling encounter between Australia and South Africa, Australia emerged victorious by three wickets. This victory not only marked Australia's ascendancy to the top spot in the ODI rankings but also left fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead.

The match was filled with nail-biting moments, none more so than Temba Bhuvama's magnificent century for South Africa. Despite his heroic efforts, it was not enough to secure victory for his team. South Africa batting first managed to score only 222 runs on the board, chasing the target Australia had lost their way in the top order. Ultimately, Marnus Labuschagne’s 80 helped Australia cross over the line. 

Meanwhile, Australian fans rejoiced as their team reclaimed the number one ranking from Pakistan. The win showcased Australia's resilience and ability to perform under pressure. Fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages for their beloved team.

Emergency replacement led Australia to a comeback win over South Africa

Emergency replacement Marnus Labuschagne spearheaded Australia to a comeback win over South Africa. Labuschagne played only after Cameron Green suffered a head injury from a Marco Jansen 140 kph bouncer off his helmet.

The concussion substitute was allowed in at five down and Labuschagne watched two more wickets fall as Australia collapsed to 113-7 in the 17th over. They were chasing 223 to win on a pitch of variable bounce against fired-up South African quicks. But Ashton Agar joined Labuschagne, and they calmly picked off the runs in an unbeaten stand of 112 to lead Australia to a notable win by three wickets with nearly 10 overs to spare.

He scored an unbeaten 80 off just 93 balls in a tense run chase that demanded aplomb. Labuschagne's knock included eight fours and was devoid of any risky strokes but still came at an impressive strike rate of 86.02 considering the magnitude of the chase.

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