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Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee is back in the Proteas squad for the third cricket Test against Australia in Cape Town, starting on Tuesday

Proteas seek home redemption, says Bavuma

South Africa face Australia in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands, with Gerald Coetzee drafted into the pace attack as the Proteas look to overcome history and claim a series victory.

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.

The Proteas celebrate taking the final wicket as they crushed Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Dafabet Test Match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Proteas turn dominance into emphatic win

South Africa secured an emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George's Park to level the Test series, breaking through stubborn second-innings resistance.

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.


South African skipper Temba Bavuma celebrates his century

Bavuma quick to share credit despite milestone innings

Temba Bavuma scored a career-best 179 to rescue South Africa from trouble and put the Proteas in control during the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha.

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.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma bats during a training session at St George's Park on Thursday.

Bavuma calls for batting patience

Following a 214-run defeat in the opening Test, Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has urged South Africa’s batters to show better application and convert starts into commanding scores against Australia at St George's Park.

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.

SA's Marco Jansen plays a shot on the fifth day of the first cricket Test against Australia in Durban on Tuesday

SA face tough questions after crushing loss to Aussies

South Africa suffered an emphatic 214-run defeat against Australia in the first Test in Durban after being bowled out for 206, exposing glaring concerns in their batting lineup.

Aiden Markram plays a shot on day four of the first Test match between SA and Australia at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, on Monday.

Australia set SA world record fourth-innings chase

Australia declared at 314/6 after a rapid cameo from Pat Cummins, setting South Africa a daunting 421-run target on Day 4 of the first Test in Durban before Josh Hazlewood struck early blows.

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