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Australia set SA tall order

Perth - 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.

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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.

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