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News18•18-10-2026, 13:10
Australia Choose To Field First Against South Africa In Second Test
  • •Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field first against South Africa on Day 1 of the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
  • •South Africa made three changes to their playing XI, bringing in Marques Ackerman, Matthew Breetzke, and Kagiso Rabada.
  • •Australia included fast bowler Scott Boland in the starting lineup as a replacement for Nathan Lyon.
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Key Questions Answered

Australia captain Pat Cummins opted to field first after winning the toss for the second Test against South Africa at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.

The South African hosts made three changes to their playing XI for the second Test, bringing in Marques Ackerman, Matthew Breetzke, and Kagiso Rabada.

Scott Boland was included in Australia's playing XI in place of Nathan Lyon for the second Test match against South Africa.

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