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South Africa and Australia Test Series Thrill Begins
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News18•09-10-2026, 07:01
South Africa and Australia Test Series Thrill Begins
- •The 3-Test match series between South Africa and Australia is set to begin on October 9.
- •This series is extremely crucial for Team India in terms of the World Test Championship final.
- •Australia currently leads the WTC points table with South Africa in second, making South African wins beneficial for India.
- •The first match of the series will be played in Durban, starting at 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time.
- •South Africa has announced its playing XI for the first Test, featuring the comeback of Anrich Nortje.
Key Questions Answered
The 3-Test match series between South Africa and Australia starts on October 9. The opening match takes place in Durban at Kingsmead, with the toss scheduled for 12:30 PM and play beginning at 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time.
The series is crucial for Team India's chances of reaching the World Test Championship final. Australia currently leads the points table, with South Africa in second and India in fifth place, meaning a South African victory over Australia could greatly benefit India's qualification prospects.
Pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada is unavailable for the first Test due to a lack of fitness. Meanwhile, Anrich Nortje makes his return to Test cricket after three years to lead the fast bowling attack alongside Marco Jansen.
