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LIVE: Steve Smith counter-attacks for the Aussies with two sixes off Keshav Maharaj

IOL Sport · 09 October 2026 at 09:22

LIVE: Steve Smith counter-attacks for the Aussies with two sixes off Keshav Maharaj

Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat under scorching Durban skies in the opening Test at Kingsmead.

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