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Wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton, left, says the Proteas are relishing the opportunity to beat Australia in the deciding cricket Test at Newlands

Rickelton embraces Newlands decider

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton says the Proteas are relishing the chance to take on fierce rivals Australia in the decisive Test match at Newlands with the series tied 1-1.

Off-spinner Simon Harmer believes the Proteas can carry the confidence from their series-levelling victory in Gqeberha into Tuesday’s deciding Test against Australia in Cape Town

Harmer backs Proteas to keep finding a way

Simon Harmer praises South Africa's collective resilience following an emphatic win at St George's Park, backing the Proteas to carry their momentum into the series decider against Australia in Cape Town.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma cracks a smile as he runs to celebrate their innings-and-31-run victory over Australia in the second Dafabet Test at St George's Park in Gqbeberha on Thursday

Bavuma hails SA's character after win

Temba Bavuma praised the Proteas' character and resilience following their emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George’s Park, setting up a thrilling series decider in Cape Town.

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne plays a shot on day four of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on October 21, 2026.
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McDonald backs Australia to fight on after horror day four

Australia coach Andrew McDonald called his team's batting collapse disappointing but refused to concede defeat against South Africa as the tourists battle to save the second Test at St George's Park.

Proteas bowler Marco Jansen celebrates a wicket as he single handedly ripped into the Australian batting line up on day four of the second Dafabet Test match between South Africa and Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday

Jansen wants to be the player South Africa can lean on

After a crucial 85 with the bat and a decisive 5/33 bowling spell against Australia, Marco Jansen explains his focus on resilience, consistency, and showing up for South Africa when the pressure peaks.

Proteas allrounder Marco Jansen took five wickets to help  dismantle the Australian batting lineup on the fourth day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Wednesday

Jansen's haul gives SA major boost in pursuit of victory

Marco Jansen claimed a sensational five-wicket haul as South Africa skittled Australia for 99 to enforce the follow-on, but Travis Head led a spirited fightback on day four in Gqeberha.

Australia's Mitchell Starc delivers a ball on day three of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park in Gqeberha
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Heaps of work lies ahead for Australia, says Starc

Mitchell Starc claimed his 450th Test wicket at St George's Park, but Temba Bavuma's career-best 179 helped South Africa seize complete control of the second Test.

Proteas batter Marco Jansen strikes out during his innings on the third day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Tuesday

Bavuma, Jansen spark recovery in second Test

Temba Bavuma hits a career-best 179 and shares vital stands with Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer to lead South Africa's stunning recovery to 425/9 declared against Australia at St George's Park.

Australia's Scott Boland delivers a ball on day two of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on October 19, 2026.
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Boland rocks SA batting line up on return to Australia side

Scott Boland marked his return to Test cricket with a devastating four-wicket burst, leaving South Africa in trouble at 97 for five on day two at St George’s Park.

Australian bowler Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking the wicket of Matthew Breetzke on a heavily truncated day two of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park on Monday.

Prince backs Proteas batting despite early struggles on tricky St George's surface

Batting coach Ashwell Prince praised Temba Bavuma's exceptional decision-making after South Africa showed grit to battle through tough conditions against Australia's seamers.

Despite trailing Australia in the three Test series, South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma is confident they have enough resources to go toe-to-toe with them when the sides meet in Gqeberha on Sunday

Bavuma backs Proteas to bounce back

Temba Bavuma insists South Africa has the squad depth to counter Australia at St George’s Park and level the series, warning that their comeback cannot rely solely on Kagiso Rabada.

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada is set to make his much antiicpated return to Test attire after it was confirmed that he has been released by the CSA medical team and will be eligible for selection in the crucial second Dafabet Test match against Australia starting in Gqeberha on Sunday.
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Rabada ready to be unleashed at St George's Park

Kagiso Rabada returns from injury for South Africa's crucial second Test against Australia at St George’s Park, ready to make an immediate impact with the Proteas trailing 1-0.

Australia's Josh Hazlewood celebrates the dismissal of South Africa's David Bedingham on day four of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban.

Reverse swing could return in Gqeberha, says Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood believes pitch conditions at St George’s Park will dictate whether reverse swing again plays a decisive role in the second Test, while South Africa prepares to welcome back Kagiso Rabada.

Proteas paceman Kagiso Rabada performs some of his routines under the watchful eye of head coach Shukri Conrad, as the paceman nears his return to international duty.
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Rabada return could reshape Proteas

Kagiso Rabada could make a timely return for South Africa in the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park as coach Shukri Conrad reshuffles his squad following a heavy defeat in Durban.

SA captain Temba Bavuma will be looking for the Proteas to get their selection balance right when the series against Australia moves to St George’s Park for the second Test
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Bavuma backs selection calls after Durban debacle

Temba Bavuma has defended South Africa's team balance despite the Durban Test defeat to Australia, acknowledging the Kingsmead pitch defied expectations as the Proteas prepare for a pivotal second Test at St George's Park.