Australia vs South Africa, stats and records at the Gabba, Brisbane

On Saturday, Australia will play South Africa in the first Test (December 17). The two World Test Championship (WTC) leaders will square off in this intriguing three-match Test series. Australia maintains its lead in the points table, and the margin has widened marginally. South Africa must win the series in order to have a reasonable chance of reaching the WTC finals. Another enticing test cricket match between two strong sides will be played at the Gabba. The series victory against the West Indies will give the Australians confidence. The Proteas, on the other hand, would be making their first appearance since the T20 World Cup.

They will want to put the World Cup disappointment behind them and win this series in order to secure the final spot in the World Test Championship. South Africa has not lost a Test series in Australia since 2008. The Proteas have learned the code to excel on Australia’s fast and bouncy fields. However, South Africa had a strong batting order at the time that comprised Hashim Amala, AB de Villiers, Smith, and Kallis. The visitors’ hitting is atrocious in 2022. Only Dean Elgar has substantial playing experience in Australia. Temba Bavuma is injured, but Rassie van der Dussen is poised to return.

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Australia vs South Africa stats

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