India's unique bond with Keshav Maharaj explores how this spinner is capturing a nation's heart and inspiring cricket fans across the country. Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj has moved to the top of the world in the ODI bowling rankings after his maiden five-wicket haul made sure the Proteas started strongly in the three-match series in Australia.

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It’s very satisfying when a plan comes together,” said Keshav Maharaj after claiming five wickets in his first 25 balls to rip through Australia’s top and middle order on the way to guiding South Africa to an emphatic 98-run victory in the first of three one-day internationals at the Cazarly’s Stadium in Cairns on Tuesday night.

A new No.1 ODI bowler is crowned as South Africa's Keshav Maharaj displaces Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana at the top.

Aiden Markram hit 82 before left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj tore through Australia's new-look batting order as South Africa claimed the One-Day International series opener by 98 runs in Cairns on Tuesday.

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj dismantled Australia with a career-best 5-33 as South Africa romped to a 98-run victory in the first one-day international

Staff Reporter Keshav Maharaj could not be silenced after helping South Africa win the first One-Day International (ODI) earlier this week. Maharaj took all five wickets as South Africa beat Australia 296–198 at Cazalys Stadium.