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Steve Smith is prepared to make way at first drop if Travis Head recovers from injury during the World Cup, which begins for Australia against India on Sunday.

Marnus Labuschagne has been brought into Australia's World Cup squad, squeezed in along with the injured Travis Head, with spinner Ashton Agar ruled out.

South Africa won ODI series 3-2 over Australia, with Quinton de Kock's 27 in his last ODI at home, Aiden Markram's 93, and Marco Jansen's 5-39 leading the way. Adam Zampa's 3-71 was a bright spot for Australia, while Mitch Marsh (71) and Marnus Labuschagne (44) put up a fight.

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh praised debutant Tanveer Sangha for his 4-31 bowling figure, the best for a debutant. Marsh lauded Sangha's calmness and hailed him as a "ripping young kid".

Aus 226-6, beat SA 115 in 15.3 ov by 111 runs. Marsh (92*) & David (64) starred, Sangha (4-31) & Johnson (2-33) bowled well. SA never got going, Van der Dussen (21) top-scored.

After Australia secured a narrow 12-run lead, England will aim to set a winning score on day three at the Kia Oval.

Harry Brook’s 85 helped England make 283 on day one but they need their bowlers on song on day two.

England battled to 250 for seven at tea.

Brook was unbeaten on 48 at lunch.

Root finally dismissed the Australia batter for 111.

The hosts enjoyed a productive first day with the ball as they reduced their opponents to 299 for eight.