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Australia's Mahli Beardman prepares to deliver a ball during the under-19 World Cup youth one-day international (YODI) final between India and Australia at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on February 11, 2024.

Host of fresh faces in Australia white-ball squads to face England

Australia has revealed new-look ODI and T20 squads to face England, featuring a wave of fresh talent including Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards, and Liam Scott under captain Mitchell Marsh.

Player of the match Simon Harmer (c) is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Josh Hazlewood on day five of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 31, 2026.
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SA complete famous turnaround to claim series at Newlands

South Africa produced a breathtaking comeback at Newlands to defeat Australia by 176 runs, securing an emphatic 2-1 Test series victory.

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke plays a shot on day three of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 29, 2026.
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First hour of day four will be key for SA batters says Harmer

Simon Harmer warns South Africa must focus strictly on surviving the opening hour of day four against Australia rather than looking ahead to a potential target at Newlands.

Australia's Josh Inglis raises his bat and helmet to celebrate after scoring a century on day three of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 29, 2026.
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Inglis backs Australia to strike again

Following a crucial century at Newlands, Josh Inglis is confident Australia can capitalize on a deteriorating pitch and late breakthroughs to push for victory against South Africa.

SA's Simon Harmer took two crucial wickets to remove both Josh Inglis and Alex Carey during their third Test match against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on October 29.

Proteas take slender Newlands lead

Marques Ackerman and Temba Bavuma fought back on day three of the Newlands Test, guiding South Africa to a slender 40-run lead before Australia struck late to leave the match finely balanced.

Proteas left arm quick Marco Jansen crossed the landmark of 100 International Test wickets with a double strike at Newlands on Wednesday, but with Australia one run ahead, a disciplined showing from the bowling attack will be key on day three.

Proteas must remain disciplined on day three, says Botha

Proteas bowling coach Piet Botha urges discipline and patience on day three at Newlands as South Africa look to restrict Australia's lead following a landmark day for Marco Jansen.

Australia's Matt Renshaw plays a ball on day two of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on October 10, 2026.

Inglis-Carey stand shifted momentum, says Renshaw

Matt Renshaw praised Josh Inglis and Alex Carey for their composed, counter-attacking partnership at Newlands, which handed Australia a narrow lead over South Africa after Marco Jansen's double strike.

SA's Marques Ackerman plays a shot to leg on the first day of the third cricket Test against Australia in Cape Town on Tuesday
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SA bowled out after Aussies fight back at Newlands

Mitchell Starc's fiery six-wicket haul spearheaded an Australian fightback at Newlands, bowling out South Africa for 329 on the opening day of the third Test.

The Proteas celebrate taking the final wicket as they crushed Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Dafabet Test Match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Proteas turn dominance into emphatic win

South Africa secured an emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George's Park to level the Test series, breaking through stubborn second-innings resistance.

Proteas allrounder Marco Jansen took five wickets to help  dismantle the Australian batting lineup on the fourth day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Wednesday

Jansen's haul gives SA major boost in pursuit of victory

Marco Jansen claimed a sensational five-wicket haul as South Africa skittled Australia for 99 to enforce the follow-on, but Travis Head led a spirited fightback on day four in Gqeberha.

Australia's Scott Boland delivers a ball on day two of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on October 19, 2026.
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Boland rocks SA batting line up on return to Australia side

Scott Boland marked his return to Test cricket with a devastating four-wicket burst, leaving South Africa in trouble at 97 for five on day two at St George’s Park.

Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma plays a defensive shot on the second day of the second cricket Test against Australia at St George's Park on Monday
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SA wobble again after another day of interruptions

Scott Boland struck four times as Australia decimated South Africa's top order following prolonged rain delays at St George’s Park, leaving the hosts on 97/5.

SA's Marco Jansen plays a shot on the fifth day of the first cricket Test against Australia in Durban on Tuesday

SA face tough questions after crushing loss to Aussies

South Africa suffered an emphatic 214-run defeat against Australia in the first Test in Durban after being bowled out for 206, exposing glaring concerns in their batting lineup.

South Africa's Anrich Nortje celebrates after dismissing Australia's Alex Carey on day one of the first Test match at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 9, 2026.

Nortje thrilled to be performing in theatre of Test cricket again

Anrich Nortje made a dramatic return to Test cricket with two wickets in three balls as South Africa reduced Australia to 187/6 on Day 1 in Durban.

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder delivers a ball on day one of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 9, 2026.

Proteas pace attack puts Australia under pressure

South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.