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Rickelton and Mulder star for Proteas on Day 4 of Test against Aussies

Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder starred as the Proteas dug in and set Australia a target of 288 on the final day of the third Test in Cape Town. Centuries from Rickelton and Mulder helped South Africa stage a remarkable lower-order fightback, leaving Australia with a challenging target in the ICC World Test Championship 2025/27 series-decider at Newlands. The day began with South Africa looking to build on their overnight […]

todayOctober 30, 2026 31

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Stubbs dropped for Proteas’ Gqeberha Test

The Proteas Men's selection panel has named a 17-player squad for the second Test against Australia, starting on Sunday, 18 October, in Gqeberha. Batter Matthew Breetzke replaces Tristan Stubbs in the squad, while Ryan Rickelton will take over the wicketkeeping duties for the second Test. Breetzke comes into the team on the back of a solid showing in the ODI series against Australia, having scored 171 runs in three matches […]

todayOctober 15, 2026 48 7

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Proteas face mountain in Test against Australia

The Proteas need 319 runs with just six wickets in hand heading into the final day of the first Test against Australia in Durban. Australia asserted their dominance over their hosts at the end of Day 4, needing just six more wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series. Resuming at 33/0 after bad light brought a premature end to Day 3, Australia […]

todayOctober 12, 2026 124

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Proteas put pressure on Australia on Day 1 of Kingsmead Test

Australia's reshuffled batting line-up struggled against a disciplined Proteas seam attack on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship clash in Durban. Nic Maddinson was bowled by, Marco Jansen, leaving Australia under early pressure after captain, Pat Cummins, won the toss and opted to bat first. Opener, Travis Head, was dismissed following a successful South African review, before Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne steadied the innings with a 60-run […]

todayOctober 9, 2026 311

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Late call to be made on Rabada’s availability for Australia Tests

Proteas seamer, Kagiso Rabada, has been included in Shukri Conrad's preliminary Test squad for the three-Test series against Australia, which gets underway in Durban on 9 October. Rabada is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during winter training, with his availability for the first Test set to be assessed following an intra-squad match next week. "We will give it [the final decision on Rabada] as much time as humanly possible, […]

todaySeptember 30, 2026 44

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Conrad names preliminary Test squad to face Australia

The South Africa Men’s selection panel has named a preliminary 18-player squad for the first Test against Australia, scheduled to take place from 9 to 13 October at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. Dolphins batter, Marques Ackerman, is the only uncapped player in the squad, earning his maiden Test call-up following an impressive run of form for South Africa 'A'. The 30-year-old has scored more than 1,000 runs in his last […]

todaySeptember 28, 2026 79

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Maphaka ruled out of Aussie ODI series

The Proteas' pace-bowling injury crisis has deepened on the eve of their three-match ODI series against Australia, with Kwena Maphaka, the latest paceman ruled out with a right hamstring strain. Maphaka joins Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman and Lungi Ngidi on the injured list, all with hamstring injuries. Lizaad Williams has been called up to South Africa's squad as Maphaka's replacement. "The seamer (Maphaka) sustained the injury during training in preparation […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 28

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Esterhuizen to skipper Boks against Wallabies

André Esterhuizen will become the 68th Springbok captain when South Africa face Australia in a one-off Test in Perth on Sunday. Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has named a new-look team, which will feature significant occasions for No 8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test cap off the bench, Esterhuizen will lead the side. Erasmus made 13 changes to his starting team announced on Tuesday, with only Eben Etzebeth […]

todaySeptember 22, 2026 94 1

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Jansen keen to lead Proteas bowling attack

Proteas speedster, Marco Jansen, is set to step up and lead South Africa's pace attack for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, which begins on Thursday, following injuries to key fast bowlers. The lanky bowler acknowledged the challenge of missing senior teammates while embracing the added responsibility. "Obviously those two [Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada] not being a part of the squad is a bit of a loss, I'd say," […]

todaySeptember 21, 2026 53