South African spinner reported for suspect action on ODI debut as Zampa punished for swearing

South Africa’s other frontline spinner, Keshav Maharaj, took figures of 5-33 in one of the great ODI spells on Australian shores.

Meanwhile, Zampa has been reprimanded for the “use of an audible obscenity” during an incident that took place in the 40th over of South Africa’s innings.

Zampa was heard using “inappropriate language” during his bowling spell.

Frustrated after an overthrow, he was heard yelling “f— me Greeny” in the direction of teammate Cameron Green.

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Zampa, who finished with 1-58 from 10 overs, was handed a demerit point but avoided suspension or a fine. It was his first offence in two years, and with the leg-spinner admitting guilt, no hearing was required.

There was no need for an official hearing given Zampa admitted to his offence.

Zampa may feel hard done, given England star Harry Brook escaped a suspension for yelling out “f—ing hell Washi, get on with it,” at Indian batter Washington Sundar during his side’s recent Test series against England.

Australia will be eager to bounce back in the second of three ODI matches after slumping to their heaviest defeat on home soil – in terms of runs – since 1991.

Australia will attempt to square the three-match series in Mackay, having now lost eight of their past 14 home ODIs against South Africa.