On December 17, Australia and South Africa will face off in the opening match of their three-match Test series. Australia enters this series after destroying the West Indies in their most recent Test series.
The hosts will also be the favourites in home conditions. Both teams have strong bowling lineups, therefore who wins in the contest of the bowling heavyweights will probably determine the outcome of the game.
In an intriguing three-match Test series, the two World Test Championship (WTC) leaders will square off. Australia is in the first place and has slightly widened the points differential. To have a reasonable chance of reaching the WTC finals, South Africa has to win the series.
Looking at the record book, since 2008, South Africa has not suffered a Test series loss in Australia. However, Australian team are having some performing players in their squad who are best at their home conditions.
When will the 1st Test between Australia and South Africa be played?
Australia and South Africa will play their first Test match on December 17.
Where will the 1st Test between Australia and South Africa be played?
The AUS vs SA, 1st Test match will be played at the Gabba, Brisbane.
What time will the 1st Test between Australia and South Africa begin?
The AUS vs SA, 1st Test will begin at 5:50 am IST on December 17.
How to watch AUS vs SA, 1st Test Match In India?
The first Test between Australia and South Africa will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network networks in India. The Sony LIV app and website will also stream the match live as well.
AUS vs SA 1st Test Match: Predicted Playing XIs
Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon
South Africa: Dean Elgar, Sarel Erwee, Khaya Zondo, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der-Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee
AUS vs SA Test Series Full Squad:
Australia Squads: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Michael Neser, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner
South Africa Squads: Dean Elgar (c), Temba Bavuma, Gerald Coetzee, Theunis de Bruyn, Sarel Erwee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Glenton Stuurman, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Khaya Zondo
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