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South Africa's Keshav Maharaj fields a ball from Australia's Marnus Labuschagne on day four of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 12, 2026.
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Maharaj calls for stronger SA response

Keshav Maharaj has urged South Africa's batsmen to demonstrate greater discipline and eliminate soft dismissals on the final day against Australia at Kingsmead, where the Proteas are fighting to survive.

  • Amir Chetty
Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of the opening cricket Test against Australia after picking up a hamstring niggle during the third one-day international in Potchefstroom Picture: BIJU BORO/AFP
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Australia have edge over world champions Proteas in Durban

South Africa start their World Test Championship title defence against Australia at Kingsmead, facing a tough historical record at the Durban ground.

  • Amir Chetty
South Africa's Ryan Rickelton plays a shot during the third one-day international (ODI) against Australia at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on September 30, 2026.
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Marsh hails improvements after Australia win final one-day international

Australia sealed a 45-run DLS victory against South Africa in the rain-affected third ODI at Potchefstroom, concluding the series with an encouraging performance praised by captain Mitchell Marsh.

  • AFP