1st ODI, Melbourne, January 15, 2009, 06:30 PM
271/8(50ov)
272/7(49.3ov)
South Africa beat Australia by 3 wickets
Australia Playing XI
| Nathan Bracken | Bowler |
| Brad Haddin † | Wicket Keeper |
| Ricky Ponting (c) | Batsman |
| Michael Clarke | Batsman |
| Michael Hussey | Batsman |
| Shaun Tait | Bowler |
| Cameron White | Batsman |
| James Hopes | All Rounder |
| Ben Hilfenhaus | Bowler |
| Shaun Marsh | Batsman |
| David Hussey | Batsman |
South Africa Playing XI
| Jacques Kallis | All Rounder |
| Mark Boucher † | Wicket Keeper |
| Herschelle Gibbs | Batsman |
| Neil McKenzie | Batsman |
| Albie Morkel | All Rounder |
| JP Duminy | All Rounder |
| Hashim Amla | Batsman |
| Dale Steyn | Bowler |
| Johan Botha (c) | All Rounder |
| Morne Morkel | Bowler |
| Vaughn van Jaarsveld | Batsman |