Australian cricket tour of South Africa September/October 2026

[Nerfherder]

MW: "This is a new 7th wicket partnership record for SA on this ground." A long-standing record broken if I heard on-air comms correctly. One from the late 19th century

Geo: "I think SA are doing the same thing what Australia did it in first innings in the last test match"

 

[Agent_Smith]

These two have to at least try stick it out until the new ball arrives in 12 overs. If an end is opened up by Australia before then, the tail could get skittled quickly.

 

[I.am.Sam]

yeah 11 overs so after lunch going to be fun

 

[Mike7]

wicket changed ..cant blame them

they had to face proper swing and bounce and pace

Our “proper” batters would find a way to get out in these conditions. Apart from Markram sometimes and mostly Bavuma this batting lineup is crap. How we have won so many tests with these batters over the past few years is a miracle.

 

[I.am.Sam]

Our “proper” batters would find a way to get out in these conditions. Apart from Markram sometimes and mostly Bavuma this batting lineup is crap. How we have won so many tests with these batters over the past few years is a miracle.

that is true

no consistency anymore

and yeah those 2 have been our better batters

 

[Agent_Smith]

119 runs in a session. Can definitely claim that as ours. Proper effort from Bavuma and Jansen. While we are still not out of the woods, we are certainly on firmer footing.

Next goal, see off the next 8 overs before the new ball.

 

[sand_man]

Given the time left and the current situation of the match, I would say a draw is the most likely outcome...

 

[wallace1]

Aus got 390 after being 120/6 and dominated the first test.
What can SA get?

 

[Skimmie]

I think Aus have a good chance to still get a result here, If Travis Head gets going and scores freely then they are in the running

 

[Neoprod]

Given the time left and the current situation of the match, I would say a draw is the most likely outcome...

Let's see what the new ball does but I can't see anyone taking 20 wickets on here. Without the play from the first 2 days, there's no wear on the pitch...the bounce and pace should be like this for the rest of the match.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Marco... china... Chillax bro.

 

[Puffy_Nipples]

New ball swinging on the first delivery......

Oh god and Boland

 

[Agent_Smith]

 

[Nerfherder]

and Marco misses out on his 100

 

[sand_man]

I think the Aussies have missed 1 catch so far in the series? Marnus yesterday? Their catching has been annoyingly impeccable! FFS!!

 

[I.am.Sam]

New ball swinging on the first delivery......

Oh god and Boland

yeah and boland

 

[Agent_Smith]

What does Temba do now. Does he play some shots to get quick runs now that he is with the tail? Or does he trust them to stick around for a bit...

 

[OutlawJoseyWales]

What does Temba do now. Does he play some shots to get quick runs now that he is with the tail? Or does he trust them to stick around for a bit...

Just keep on playing like he has been, at least with harmer.

 

[Skimmie]

Think tail can stick with him for a while. No need to be aggresive now

 

[Puffy_Nipples]

Think tail can stick with him for a while. No need to be aggresive now

Main thing is to hit 300. At least with that we can go aggressive. New ball hopefully stops swinging a bit.