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Africa

Jansen catch helps South Africa defeat Australia in first ODI

Source: ABC News Australia · 24 Sep 2026, 21:20 UTC
Jansen catch helps South Africa defeat Australia in first ODI
Image: ABC News Australia · original report

A spectacular catch by South Africa’s Marco Jansen disrupted Australia’s run chase in the opening match of a three-game one-day international series, according to ABC News Australia. The supplied report identifies the catch as a decisive moment but gives no scores, venue or individual batting details.

South Africa defeated Australia in the first one-day international of their three-match series, ABC News Australia reported. The match was shaped by a catch from South Africa’s Marco Jansen. The report described it as brilliant and said it completely stalled Australia’s run chase.

The supplied material does not identify the player dismissed by Jansen, explain how the catch changed the innings or provide the scores at the time. It also gives no details about South Africa’s total, Australia’s target, the final margin, the venue or other performances in the match. The result gives South Africa a victory in the opening game of the three-match series.

The available report does not state the dates of the remaining matches or provide any reaction from the teams.

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