Teenage debutant Pat Cummins had his first ball hit for six, but then struck two vital blows as Australia eased to victory in a rain-hit first one-day international against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
Facing an adjusted target of 223 off 29 overs, South Africa’s chances took a huge dive when Cummins dismissed Jacques Kallis and J.P. Duminy in the space of three balls.
The hosts were bowled out for 129 in 22 overs to give Australia a 93-run Duckworth/Lewis win.
Cummins, at 18 the youngest player to represent Australia in a one-day international, confirmed the promise he showed in two Twenty20 internationals.
He was hit over extra cover for six by South African captain Hashim Amla, but then produced a fast delivery which Kallis edged onto his stumps to end a 36-run second wicket stand with Amla.
Duminy fell to Cummins when he edged a catch to second slip two balls later, with Australian captain Michael Clarke taking a good low catch.
Former captain Ricky Ponting opened the batting and was named man of the match after he made 63 in an Australian innings of 183 for four in 29 overs.
Ponting and Clarke (44) built a solid foundation before heavy lightning and rain drove the players off the field at 96 for one after 19 overs.
There was a four-and-a-half hour break before play resumed.
Australia went on an all-out assault when they returned with just 10 overs remaining in their innings.
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