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S. Africa vs Australia: Test battle reignites in Durban
9 Oct
Summary
- Australia returns to South Africa for their first Test series since 2018.
- Both teams are dominant forces in the World Test Championship standings.
- The series will significantly impact the finalists for the current WTC cycle.
The highly anticipated Test series between Australia and South Africa commences in Durban on Friday, October 9th. This encounter marks Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the significant ball-tampering scandal that occurred in 2018. The Proteas, led by Temba Bavuma, were the reigning World Test Champions after defeating Australia in the previous WTC final.
Both nations continue to be top contenders in the current World Test Championship standings. The outcomes of this three-match series in South Africa will play a pivotal role in determining which teams advance to the WTC final for this cycle.
Fans in India can watch the match live on the Eurosport Network's television channels. Online streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website, with coverage starting at 1:30 PM IST. The squads for both teams have been announced, with key players ready to compete in this significant series.
