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Summary Australia made 300 for eight after losing the toss.
PERTH, Australia (AFP) - Australia made 300 for eight after losing the toss and being sent in to bat in the first one-day international against South Africa at the WACA Ground on Friday.
George Bailey top-scored for the home side with 70, including three sixes.
Vernon Philander was the best of the bowlers removing both openers in the same over and finishing with 4-45.
