Welcome to our preview for SA vs AUS 1st test match. The match will be played at Kingsmead, Durban.
South Africa and Australia will lock horns in the first Test on Thursday at Durban. The Kingsmead is known for its unpredictability and it will be interesting to see what the teams do with their combination.
On the weather front, there shouldn’t be a big concern. That said, a few spells of showers can never be ruled out at this venue.
For the hosts, ABD, Faf, De Kock and Philander return to the team and they should all take to the field. Remember, Dale Steyn won’t be a part of this test after being declared unfit.
Meanwhile, the Aussies will pretty much play the same team that thrashed England in the recently concluded Ashes.
South Africa Vs Australia, 1st Test match
Mar 1st – Mar 6th
Kingsmead, Durban
01:30 pm IST
Avg 1st inn score: 299
Avg 2nd inn score: 266
Avg 3rd inn score: 266
Avg 4th inn score: 198
South Africa:
F Du Plessis ©, H Amla, T Bavuma, T de Bruyn, Q de Kock, ABD, Dean Elgar, Heinrich Klassen, Keshav Maharaj, Morne Morkel, Aiden Markram, W Mulder, L Ngidi, K Rabada, V Philander.
Australia:
S Smith ©, D Warner, C Bancroft, P Cummins, P Handscomb, J Hazlewood, J Holland, U Khawaja, N Lyon, M Marsh, S Marsh, T Paine, K Richardson, C Sayers, M Starc.
South Africa:
Same playing 11 expected as that of india tour. ABD, FAF du Plessis and Quinton de Kock had recovered from injury and set to play the match but batsman Temba Bavuma is likely to miss out with a hand injury. There are also chance that They can strengthen their batting lineup by including an Batsman/All-rounder.
Australia:
Australia captain announced their playing XI before the match. It is similar to that of England tour. No changes.
South Africa:
D Elgar, A Markram, H Amla, ABD, Faf du Plessis, Quinton De Kock, V Philander, K Maharaj, K Rabada, M Morkel, L Ngidi/T de Bruyn
Australia XI (Confirmed):
D Warner, C Bancroft, U Khawaja, S Smith (c), S Marsh, M Marsh, T Paine (wk), P Cummins, M Starc, N Lyon, J Hazlewood
SOUTH AFRICA :
H Amla
ABD
Q De Kock
F Du Plessis
A Markram
V Philander
M Morkel
AUSTRALIA :
U Khawaja
D Warner
S Smith
M Marsh
N Lyon
A Starc
J Hazlewood
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