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CENTURION, South Africa, Feb 26 - Graeme Smith
scored an unbeaten 119 to steer South Africa to a convincing
six-wicket win over Australia in the first one-day international
on Sunday. The home side reached 207 for four in 37.3 overs having been
set a revised target of 204 in 41 overs because of rain.
Australia had made 229 for eight in 47 overs after electing to
bat first. Smith's score was the highest by a South African in a
one-day international against Australia, surpassing the previous
record of 112 held jointly by Gary Kirsten and Hansie Cronje. Opener Smith faced 124 balls and hit 12 fours and a six in
an aggressive innings.
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