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Australia Undecided on Playing XI for Second Test Against South Africa
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CNBC TV18•17-10-2026, 23:45
Australia Undecided on Playing XI for Second Test Against South Africa
- •Australia is evaluating all selection options ahead of the second test against South Africa in Gqeberha following their 214-run win in the opening game.
- •All-rounder Cameron Green remains sidelined with an abdominal strain, while wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis is racing to recover from a finger injury.
- •Captain Pat Cummins stated that the team is considering an all-seam bowling attack due to expected bad weather, which could leave out experienced spinner Nathan Lyon.
- •Matt Renshaw is expected to remain in the middle order at number five after scoring 190 and 82 in the first test in Durban.
- •South Africa holds a 4-3 head-to-head lead in Gqeberha, where Australia has not won a test match since 1997.
Key Questions Answered
No, all-rounder Cameron Green will miss the second test against South Africa in Gqeberha due to an ongoing abdominal strain.
Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis could win his race to recover from a finger injury, though it remains to be seen if he will be selected in the starting XI.
The second test match between Australia and South Africa is being held in Gqeberha, starting on Sunday.
