Australia bats first in Durban Test
Australia chose to bat first in the first Test against South Africa. Nic Maddinson opens after a decade-long absence.
Why it matters
Maddinson's return may affect Australia's batting order and strategy.
Key facts
- fixture
- South Africa and Australia
- venue
- Durban
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south africa squad update
Anrich Nortje replaces Kagiso Rabada, who is ruled out due to injury. David Bedingham returns to the squad.
first test scorecard
Australia's first innings score is 317 for 6, with Mitchell Starc leading the attack.
Common questions
who is missing from south africa's squad?
Kagiso Rabada is out due to injury, replaced by Anrich Nortje.
Sources
- Australia's first Test in South Africa since sandpapergate - scorecard BBC Sport · bbc.co.uk
- Australia bats 1st in opening cricket test against South Africa Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
- SA vs AUS 1st Test playing XI: Kagiso Rabada ruled out; Anrich Nortje & David Bedingham return Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
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