The Aporia
The Aporia
60 articles about 39 events for “Australia South Africa Cricket Match”.
“…Sat, 12 Dec, 8:10 pm, Game not started, MER versus PER live South Africa vs Australia first Test live: Aussies on top heading into day five in Durban Australia needs six wickets to win the first Test against South Africa as the Kingsmead contest comes down to…”
“Either way, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins ended up batting on for somewhat longer than most expected, keeping the third innings going until the lead was 420 and South Africa’s chase would not begin until after the tea break.”
“DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Australia built a solid lead in its second innings on day four of the first cricket test against South Africa, reaching 174-4 (36 overs) at lunch.”
“These queries will be made still more urgent should South Africa make the most of their day one inroads and consign Australia to a third defeat in the space of five Test matches.”
“By recalling NSW veteran Nic Maddinson into Australia’s Test squad to face South Africa, selectors have made that gamble.”
“As the Aussies prepare for their first Test series in South Africa since the ball-tampering controversy in Cape Town, the director of the TV coverage that day admits serendipity took down Steve Smith and co.”
“… been told everything – I suspect that’s the case.”A former Cricket Australia director As an incredulous prime minister Malcolm Turnbull conveyed his disappointment at the team’s behaviour to a shocked nation, CA’s integrity boss at the time, Iain Roy, was in…”
“The first of three Test matches between Australia and South Africa begins on October 9 in Durban.”
“… ENG Fri, 27 Nov, 9:10 pm, Game not started, PSW versus HHW Australian middle order collapses again as South Africa claims ODI victory In short: Australia has lost to South Africa by 32 runs in their second ODI clash of the series, with the Aussie middle…”
“The 2027 edition, to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October to November, will be Kohli’s fifth ODI World Cup.”
“The 2027 edition, to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October to November, will be Kohli’s fifth ODI World Cup.”
“Australia, who rested several of their regulars for the tour, claimed the series 3-0 and now move on to South Africa for three ODI fixtures that begin in Durban on Thursday.”
“The final match of the series will be played at Harare on Sunday before the tour rolls on to South Africa for three ODIs and three Tests.”
“The pitchforks were out for Australia’s chairman of selectors George Bailey when Nic Maddinson trudged off for an ugly 33-ball duck on day one of the first Test against South Africa in Durban.”
“Fleming has brought in Richard Dawson, who leaves his position as Glamorgan head coach, alongside former England wicketkeeper James Foster and South African Eric Simons.”
““When you’ve got the Australian cricket team competing against South Africa in South Africa, No.1 and No.2 going at it, I was expecting a bigger crowd, but no, they’ve been pretty quiet to be honest.””
“By stumps, the Australian lead was 139, Nic Maddinson had avoided a pair, and the major opposition now appeared to be Durban’s fading light, as much as any rearguard from a South African side that seemed intent on playing more hastily than Matt Renshaw had…”
“That is the stark reality playing out in the background of Australia’s first Test in South Africa in eight-and-a-half years.”
“Usman Khawaja spoke to Test captain Pat Cummins and Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg about the contents of his forthcoming memoir before the team departed for South Africa, where the host broadcaster has re-aired controversial ‘sandpaper’ footage on the…”
“…lacks’ unbeaten run at Eden Park - which dates to France’s 23-20 win in 1994 - sits among the most incredible unbeaten streaks at home in the history of world sport (there were two draws in the 53-match run, against South Africa in 1994 and the Lions in…”
“Remember when, indeed … Australia’s Test team is back in South Africa this week, where that imbroglio kicked off eight years and seven months ago.”
“Durban: For all the changes to the Australian team and international cricket since the fateful 2018 South Africa tour, one theme runs consistently from that episode to the one about to begin at Kingsmead.”
“- Published When Harmanpreet Kaur scored that unforgettable World Cup century against Australia in the 2017 semi-final, she not only changed the course of a match but the trajectory of women's cricket in India.”
“South African cricket’s broadcast partner is using footage from the infamous ball-tampering scandal to promote coverage for the upcoming Test series, in an indication of the hot reception Australia will receive over the next month.”
“Kaur’s India beat then-defending champions Australia in a sensational come-from-behind World Cup semifinal before overcoming a resolute South Africa in the final to be crowned world champions for the first time – in front of adoring home fans.”
“Sandpapergate The most recent of the scandals in our list is Sandpapergate, when Australia's cricketers were found to have used sandpaper to alter the condition of the ball during their Test match against South Africa in Cape Town.”
“The match itself, which South Africa won by 492 runs to win the series 3-1, was the kind of pummelling to be expected when the Australians’ minds were elsewhere.”
“England, who have struggled recently in 50-over cricket but have won three series in a row this year, have a minimum of 20 official ODIs before next year's World Cup in southern Africa.”
“Pat Cummins expects great things of Steve Smith in his first Test matches in South Africa since the infamous 2018 tour, even if the captain concedes he has no guarantees that his deputy will see it through to the end of 19 Tests over the next 10 months.”
“The first of three Test matches between Australia and South Africa begins on October 9 in Durban.”
“A total of 12 venues will host the matches between the 12 participants across three countries: South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.”
“- Published England have avoided defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.”
“India will meet defending champions Australia and bitter rivals Pakistan in their first two matches at the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday.”
“Brydon Carse, who is under an investigation from the Cricket Regulator following an incident outside a nightclub in Derby in August, remains absent. ——————————————————— England squad for tri-series in Pakistan: Harry Brook (Yorkshire – captain), Gus Atkinson…”
“…global franchise world 12 Dec 2026 - 26 Jan 2027: Big Bash (Australia) 17 Jan - 21 Feb: SA T20 (South Africa) 14 Mar - 30 May: IPL (India) Apr - May: PSL (Pakistan) Mid-June - mid-July: Major League Cricket (USA) August: The Hundred (England) And then there…”
“Pat Cummins has opened the door for Mitchell Marsh to make a comeback to Test cricket as soon as the series in South Africa, believing the white-ball bruiser still has it in him to change red-ball games, like he did at Headingley in the 2023 Ashes.”
“The way Banton hits the ball at the top of the bounce looks suited to the bouncy pitches of South Africa, where the majority of the World Cup will be played.”
“Series in Pakistan, Australia and South Africa are to come this winter.”
“JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won his second successive toss and chose to field in the second cricket ODI against South Africa on Sunday.”
“For now, Jacks will focus on white-ball trips to Pakistan, Australia and South Africa as England build towards the 50-over World Cup next autumn.”
“…their first one-day clash of the season against Victoria on Saturday, the Test No.3 also felt he still had a role to play in Australia’s limited overs side ahead of next year’s World Cup, despite being omitted from the squads to face Zimbabwe and South…”
“And while Pietersen was educated in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Brook under the Cumbrian hills in Sedbergh, they come from the same cricketing school.”
“Australia, who have won eight of their 10 Tests in the current cycle, lead the table with defending champions South Africa second.”
“Greater challenges await on the winter trips to South Africa, Bangladesh and Australia.”
“…replacement, Stephen Fleming, will begin his tenure against South Africa in December. ——————————————————— England's 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan: Joe Root (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam…”