Proteas urged to wear down Australia's bowling machines in second Test
South Africa's batting failures in Durban lead to changes for second Test as Proteas set themselves to put more overs into Australia's pacemen in Gqeberha.
In the second Test of the three-match series between South Africa and Australia, the Proteas are eager to wear down the Australian bowling attack. Only Aiden Markram managed to reach the 50-run mark in the first Test, leaving South Africa to re-evaluate their batting lineup for the upcoming game in Gqeberha. David Bedingham, South Africa's number three batter, urged his team to push the Australian bowlers past the 80, 100 and 120-over mark, acknowledging that even machines can tire with sustained effort.
With Kagiso Rabada returning from injury, the Proteas are optimistic about their chances of rebounding after the humiliating 214-run defeat in Durban. Bedingham highlighted Rabada's impressive record against Australia, stating that the fast bowler is ready to take a significant number of wickets in the upcoming Test.
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