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Australia vs South Africa cricket LIVE: Maddinson gets lucky start as Aussies bat first in Durban

Sydney Morning Herald - Sport · 9 October 2026 at 6:52 pm

Australia vs South Africa cricket LIVE: Maddinson gets lucky start as Aussies bat first in Durban

Follow along live as Australia and South Africa begins their Test series in Durban.

Australia will bat first.

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