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In a historic first, Australia fielded the oldest playing XI in their men's Test history against South Africa in Durban on Friday. All 11 players were aged 30 or above, marking the first time in 149 years that an Australian men's Test XI did not include a player in his 20s. Captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat, with the team's average age being 34.59.
The oldest member of the side was 38-year-old spinner Nathan Lyon, while the youngest was 30-year-old Matt Renshaw. This unique lineup saw Australia's regular rotation of openers ensure at least one player under 30 for months, but the recall of Nic Maddinson, 34, changed that for the Durban Test.
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