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Oliver Caffrey

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Proteas star out of odi series aussies choose to field - Caught on Camera

Keshav Maharaj (l) ran through Australia taking 5-33 to lead South Africa to a crushing ODI win. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

A career-best haul from veteran spinner Keshav Maharaj has inspired South Africa to a crushing 98-run win over Australia in the first ODI in Cairns.

With Australia cruising at 0-60 chasing the Proteas' 8-296, Maharaj wreaked havoc during a stunning spell as the hosts lost 6-29 in 55 balls at Cazaly's Stadium.

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