South Africa's ODI series against Australia began with a victory overshadowed by concerns regarding Prenelan Subrayen's bowling action. The off-spinner, making his debut, was reported for a suspect action and will undergo assessment. This setback impacted South Africa's team balance, especially with Kagiso Rabada's injury.
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