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SA vs AUS: Historic Milestone Achieved in Test Cricket as 19 Players Over 30 Play in One Match
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News18•18-10-2026, 18:44
SA vs AUS: Historic Milestone Achieved in Test Cricket as 19 Players Over 30 Play in One Match
- •The second Test match between South Africa and Australia is currently underway at St George's Park in Gqeberha.
- •Australia won the toss and elected to field, making a major change by including Scott Boland in place of Nathan Lyon.
- •A historic record was set as 19 out of the 22 players in the playing XI are aged 30 years or older, a first in 100 years.
- •Previously, such high numbers of players over 30 were only seen in Ashes matches played between Australia and England in 1921 and 1926.
- •South Africa struggled early, losing 2 wickets for 20 runs before rain caused a temporary halt in the match.
Key Questions Answered
The second Test match between South Africa and Australia is taking place at St George's Park in Gqeberha.
For the first time in the 100-year history of men's Test cricket, a total of 19 players aged 30 or older are playing in a single match.
Australia included pacer Scott Boland in place of spinner Nathan Lyon. South Africa made three changes, bringing in debutant Marcuis Ackerman, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, and Matthew Breetzke.
