Perry powers nervy Australia to 1-0 lead
There were several twists with Australia losing regular wickets to slump to 145 for 7 in the 163 chase
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Australia bowl, McGrath replaces injured Litchfield
New Zealand begin a new era after the retirements of Devine, Bates and Tahuhu
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Lyon left out as Australia go all-pace and bowl first on damp day
Kagiso Rabada returns for South Africa with Keshav Maharaj squeezed out as they look to level the series
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Rabada's back to bolster South Africa as Australia chase series win
South Africa given huge boost by fitness of their leading quick but both sides wait to name their XIs with uncertainty over conditions and the weather
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Hazlewood backs reverse swing to remain a key factor in Gqeberha
Australia's quick exploited Durban's abrasive surface to find reverse swing and their depth of pace options offers further confidence heading into the second Test
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South Africa believe Rickelton will thrive in new role
Following a heavy 214-run defeat to Australia in the opening match of the ICC World Test Championship series in Durban, South Africa are making vital adjustments as they eye a comeback in Gqeberha.
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Rehan Ahmed in England Lions squad for white-ball trip to West Indies
Legspinner urged to push case after being dropped for senior tours of Pakistan and Australia
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Rose Bowl expanded to include Australia vs New Zealand T20Is
Since 1985, the trophy had been awarded to the winners of bilateral ODI series between the two teams
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KZNCU to launch 'thorough internal review' into poor attendance in Durban Test
"A Test match of this quality, featuring the Proteas and Australia, deserved greater support in the stands," Heinrich Strydom, KZNCU CEO, said
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SA's middle order in a muddle and Conrad wants them to 'get bloody better'
The SA coach could look for middle-order replacements outside the current squad but he cautioned against overreacting to their 214-run loss against Australia
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Swingin' Schutt sets up ODI series sweep for Australia with 4 for 16
With Megan Schutt knocking out the top order, Bangladesh were never really in the contest despite half-centuries from Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter
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Durban triumph helps Aussie stars make big gains on rankings
Australia's massive victory over South Africa in the first Test in Durban has seen a host of their best performers make big gains on the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.
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Australia keep door open for shuffling batting order
Cummins, though, says there needs to be a compelling case to move Renshaw from No.5
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Australia bowl again, Litchfield out with hip complaint; Bangladesh debut for Disha Biswas
Bangladesh made three changes in search of their first win of the series
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Rabada closing in on return for Gqeberha Test
He had missed the first Test against Australia "from a precautionary point of view" but remained with the squad and was shown bowling with increasing intensity
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Weibgen century helps Queensland to One-Day Cup win over WA
Former Australia Under-19 captain makes second One-Day century of the season to help Queensland beat WA
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Hazlewood six-for seals dominant Australia win
Set a record 421-run target, South Africa were bowled out for 206 in their second innings
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State of Play in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27
Last campaign's runners-up Australia head the standings in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle with nine wins coming from 11 games.
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