Morkel snuffs out Aussies in thriller: 1st ODI (MCG)

Albie Morkel smashed 40 not out off just 18 balls to claim a dramatic win with 3 balls to spare as South Africa went 10 up in the oneday series.

JP Duminy 71 and Neil McKenzie 63 added 123 for the fourth wicket as the Proteas produced another brilliant runchase to run down a massive score of 271 from Australia.

Shaun Marsh led the way for the Aussies with 79 adding 94 with Ricky Ponting 46 while David Hussey smashed a rapid 52 as the hosts made 271-8.

1st ODI MCG Jan 2009.