Australia's first Test in South Africa since sandpapergate

South Africa vs Australia

Fri 9 Oct 2026 - Tue 13 Oct 2026Men's International Test Match Series - 1st Test - Day 1 of 5

Australia are 9 for 0

Australia 1st Innings

Batter	Runs	Balls	Dots	4s	6s	Minutes	Strike Rate
batting,Maddinson,not out batting, Maddinson, not out	0	12	12	0	0	13	0.00
batting,Head,not out batting, Head, not out	5	8	6	1	0	13	62.50
Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 4, total 4 Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 4, total 4
Total,9 for 0 3.2 overs Total,9 for 0 3.2 overs

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Dots	No balls	Wides	4s	6s	Economy rate
M Jansen	2.0	2	0	0	12	0	0	0	0	0.00
Mulder, bowling	1.2	0	5	0	6	0	0	1	0	3.75

Start Time:: 08:30
Toss:: Australia won the toss and decided to bat
Venue:: Hollywoodbets Kingsmead, Durban
Officials:: Chris Gaffaney, Richard Kettleborough, Richard Illingworth, Javagal Srinath, Stephen Harris

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