Australia Put Into Bat At Johannesburg

17 April 2009

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South Africa v Australia
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Fifth One Day International, Johannesburg

South Africa won the toss and invited Australia to bat first in the fifth and final One Day International at the New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

South Africa opted to leave out off-spinner Johan Botha and pace bowler Wayne Parnell in favour of quicks Makhaya Ntini and Morne Morkel while Australia brought back Ben Laughlin with Shane Harwood missing out.

South Africa lead the series 3-1.

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