Australia bats 1st in opening cricket test against South Africa
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Nic Maddinson will open the batting after being recalled to Australia’s test side for the first time in 10 years after the visitors won the toss and decided to bat in the first cricket test against South Africa.Maddinson on Friday beat out Cooper Connolly in the race to replace the injured Cameron Green, and has been listed to open alongside Travis Head in Durban.
The South Africa vs Australia 2026 Test series is set to commence from October 9-13, with daily start times varying across regions. Live streams will be available on Sky Sports (UK), Willow TV via Sling (US), and Kayo Sports (FREE TRIAL) in Australia. To bypass regional restrictions, users can employ a VPN service like NordVPN, which offers a 75% discount. The article highlights key players, past scandals, and upcoming matches in the three-part series.
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