Updated on October 21, 2026 at 13:15 UTC
Steve Smith became the third Australian and 12th player overall to reach 11,000 Test runs, achieving the milestone during the second Test against South Africa.
Updated on October 20, 2026 at 11:15 UTC
Scott Boland made a major impact on his return for the second Test in Gqeberha, breaking through South Africa’s top order across two rain-affected days. He bowled 14 overs and outperformed the three other members of Australia’s established bowling quartet.
Updated on October 20, 2026 at 10:15 UTC
South Africa were 97-5 at stumps on day two of the second Test, with Scott Boland taking 4-31 as Australia strengthened their position in the match.
Updated on October 20, 2026 at 08:14 UTC
South Africa reached 110-5 on day three of the second Test, with Temba Bavuma on 43 and Wiaan Mulder on 13.
Updated on October 20, 2026 at 06:14 UTC
South Africa reached 97 for 5 at stumps on day two, with Temba Bavuma unbeaten on 41. Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince warned that divots firming up could make batting last difficult for Australia.
Updated on October 20, 2026 at 02:14 UTC
Rain limited the first two days of the second Test in Gqeberha to 43 overs, with South Africa 97/5 at stumps on day two and Temba Bavuma unbeaten on 41. Scott Boland, playing his first competitive red-ball match in seven months, made an immediate impact on South Africa’s top order.
Updated on October 19, 2026 at 07:14 UTC
Australia left Nathan Lyon out of the Gqeberha Test and selected Scott Boland, who struck twice in a 20-ball first-day spell, dismissing Aiden Markram and South Africa’s No. 3.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 23:13 UTC
South Africa’s rain-affected contest with Australia featured a Boland blitz, while Nathan Lyon’s omission has prompted questions beyond the conditions.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 22:14 UTC
Rain curtailed the opening day of the second Test in Gqeberha, limiting Australia to 12.2 overs with the ball. South Africa ended the day at 20-2 after Australia won the toss and chose to bowl.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 21:14 UTC
Australia left Nathan Lyon out, opted for an all-pace attack and chose to bowl first on a damp day.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 20:14 UTC
Scott Boland took two wickets in consecutive balls as South Africa slipped to 12-2 after being put in to bat in the rain-hit second Test against Australia in Gqeberha. Further rain ended play early, with South Africa 9 not out at the premature close.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 19:14 UTC
South Africa received a boost with Rabada available as the team came under pressure.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 17:15 UTC
Rain limited the first day of the second Test in Gqeberha to 12.2 overs, with South Africa reaching 20 for two. Scott Boland took both wickets during the brief spell of play.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 16:15 UTC
Scott Boland put South Africa on the back foot during a rain-hit day against Australia.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 15:14 UTC
Rain ended the first day of the second Test in Gqeberha with South Africa 20-2 after 12 overs. Scott Boland dismissed Aiden Markram and David Bedingham with consecutive deliveries.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 14:15 UTC
Steady rain delayed play on the opening day of the second men’s Test between South Africa and Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Tea was taken while the rain continued, with the forecast for the following day also looking poor.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 13:15 UTC
Kagiso Rabada is back and says he is focused on staying in the moment and letting the game take him.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 12:15 UTC
South Africa were 20-2 after 12 overs on day one of the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park, with rain interrupting play. Pat Cummins had come on to bowl as Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton were out.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 11:16 UTC
Kagiso Rabada is available for selection for South Africa’s second Test against Australia after recovering from a hamstring strain. He missed the first Test and has not played since the IPL in May.
Updated on October 18, 2026 at 09:14 UTC
Play on the first day of the second men’s Test between South Africa and Australia at St George’s Park was delayed by rain. An inspection was expected as staff worked to clear the ground.
Updated on October 13, 2026 at 08:13 UTC
South Africa reached 128-4 in 49 overs, with Aiden Markram on 56 and Wiaan Mulder on 18. Josh Hazlewood replaced Mitchell Starc and beat Markram’s edge before nearly bowling him.
Updated on October 13, 2026 at 07:13 UTC
Australia are hopeful Steve Smith will be fit to return on the final day of the first Test against South Africa after Anrich Nortje struck him on the helmet. Smith was being monitored by medical staff, with his availability for the rest of the series also uncertain.
Updated on October 13, 2026 at 06:14 UTC
Australia shifted from a batting collapse to total control in Durban.
Updated on October 13, 2026 at 02:13 UTC
Australia moved within six wickets of victory on day four, after Matt Renshaw starred with bat and ball.
Updated on October 12, 2026 at 23:13 UTC
Matt Renshaw followed his first-innings 190 with 82 as Australia declared at 316 for six, setting South Africa 421 to win. South Africa ended the fourth day at 102 for four, with Aiden Markram unbeaten on 45.
Updated on October 12, 2026 at 18:13 UTC
Matt Renshaw followed his first-innings 190 with 82 as Australia declared at 316 for six, setting South Africa 421 to win the first Test. South Africa reached 102 for four by the close, with Aiden Markram unbeaten on 45.
Updated on October 12, 2026 at 17:13 UTC
South Africa were 102 for four while chasing 421 on day four of the Durban Test, leaving Australia six wickets away from victory.
Updated on October 12, 2026 at 16:14 UTC
Australia declared at 314/6 to set South Africa a target of 421 in the first Test at Kingsmead. South Africa closed day four at 102/4, needing 319 more runs with six wickets in hand.
Updated on October 12, 2026 at 15:13 UTC
Steven Smith did not take the field for South Africa’s second innings after being struck on the head by a ball while batting.
Updated on October 12, 2026 at 14:14 UTC
South Africa reached 65-1 on day four, with Aiden Markram on 24 and David Bedingham on 38. Their partnership has passed 50 as they continue their innings at Kingsmead.
Updated on October 12, 2026 at 13:14 UTC
In fourth-day play at Kingsmead, South Africa were 18-1 after eight overs in their chase, with Aiden Markram on 9 and David Bedingham on 7. Steve Smith was being assessed after Anrich Nortje struck him on the head earlier in the day.
Updated on October 12, 2026 at 12:14 UTC
Australia reached 291-6 on day four, with Beau Webster on 35 and Pat Cummins on 13 as they continued to score freely.
Updated on October 12, 2026 at 11:14 UTC
Nic Maddinson made a record-breaking 33-ball duck on his Test return, the longest scoreless innings by an Australian opener in Test history. He had returned to cricket after treatment for testicular cancer.
Updated on October 12, 2026 at 10:14 UTC
With bad light potentially limiting the time available in Durban, Australia needed to score quickly in their second innings. Nic Maddinson’s aggressive contribution helped them press on despite losing wickets.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 12:14 UTC
Steve Smith broke a Test record held by Joe Root during the first Test against South Africa.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 10:14 UTC
Matt Renshaw made a career-best 190 off 397 balls in the first Test against South Africa in Durban, helping Australia reach 390 all out. He scored 174 of his runs alongside batters at Nos. 8 to 11, surpassing Virat Kohli’s previous record of 171 in a Test innings.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 07:14 UTC
Matthew Renshaw scored 190 as Australia recovered from 124 for six to make 390 in the first Test at Kingsmead. South Africa were 27 for one at stumps.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 05:14 UTC
Matt Renshaw is finally feeling at home in Test cricket.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 03:14 UTC
Renshaw’s versatility gives Australia more selection options, while also presenting a dilemma.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 02:14 UTC
Matthew Renshaw scored 190 to lift Australia to 390 on day two in Durban, turning the match from a difficult position into a strong one. South Africa finished the day at 27 for one after Josh Hazlewood took a late wicket.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 01:14 UTC
Matt Renshaw’s 190 helped Australia recover from 124 for 6 to post 390 on day two in Durban. South Africa reached 27 for 1 at stumps, trailing by 363 runs.
Australia made 390 all out and South Africa reached 27 for one at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Durban . The match is still in progress, with Australia having taken the early advantage.
Matt Renshaw led the recovery with 190, his first Test century in more than nine years. The Queensland batter came in at number five after Australia’s decision to open with Nic Maddinson.
Australia had slumped to 124 for six before Renshaw’s patient innings carried them past their earlier trouble. He faced 397 balls and was the last batter out.
Support from the lower order helped Renshaw extend the innings. Nathan Lyon joined him in a substantial ninth-wicket stand as Australia moved towards 390.
South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder took four wickets for 68 runs. Australia captain Pat Cummins added 43.
South Africa lost one wicket before the close. Aiden Markram was unbeaten on 15, while Josh Hazlewood took the wicket and finished the day with figures of one for nine.
The first Test is scheduled to run through October 13, so the 27-run South African start is only the beginning of their reply to Australia’s total.
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