Australia power to 300

Nov 14, 2014

Michael Clarke, George Bailey and Aaron Finch sing the national anthem after Australia were asked to bat in the first ODI against South Africa•Getty Images

Michael Clarke had a bad game. He was dismissed by Dale Steyn for 11 and it emerged later that he had aggravated his hamstring injury•Getty Images

Bailey gained fluency, though, and his 70 off 75 balls was the top score for Australia•Getty Images

Glenn Maxwell scored 29 off 19 balls to power Australia to 300•Getty Images

David Warner got them off to a quick start•Getty Images

Shane Watson was dismissed for 13 by Imran Tahir•Getty Images

Mitchell Marsh was bowled for 10 by Vernon Philander, who finished with 4 for 45•Getty Images

Steyn found time on the boundary line to please his fans•Getty Images

George Bailey had to face a couple of sharp bouncers from Steyn at the start of his innings•Getty Images

Faf du Plessis took a tumbling catch to dismiss Bailey during the slog•Getty Images