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 Tony de Zorzi returns to the Proteas cricket squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh
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De Zorzi returns, Hamza included for Bangladesh Tests

South Africa has announced a 15-man Test squad to face Bangladesh, with Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje making their returns from injury alongside a call-up for Zubayr Hamza.

Player of the match Simon Harmer (c) is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Josh Hazlewood on day five of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 31, 2026.
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SA complete famous turnaround to claim series at Newlands

South Africa produced a breathtaking comeback at Newlands to defeat Australia by 176 runs, securing an emphatic 2-1 Test series victory.

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke plays a shot on day three of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 29, 2026.
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First hour of day four will be key for SA batters says Harmer

Simon Harmer warns South Africa must focus strictly on surviving the opening hour of day four against Australia rather than looking ahead to a potential target at Newlands.

Australia's Josh Inglis raises his bat and helmet to celebrate after scoring a century on day three of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 29, 2026.
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Inglis backs Australia to strike again

Following a crucial century at Newlands, Josh Inglis is confident Australia can capitalize on a deteriorating pitch and late breakthroughs to push for victory against South Africa.

SA's Simon Harmer took two crucial wickets to remove both Josh Inglis and Alex Carey during their third Test match against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on October 29.

Proteas take slender Newlands lead

Marques Ackerman and Temba Bavuma fought back on day three of the Newlands Test, guiding South Africa to a slender 40-run lead before Australia struck late to leave the match finely balanced.

South Africa's Marques Ackerman hits a four on day one of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town

Ackerman rues missed Test ton

South African opener Marques Ackerman fell five runs short of a maiden Test ton, scoring an aggressive 95 against Australia before a batting collapse halted the Proteas' momentum at Newlands.

A devatating spell of fast bowling saw paceman Mitchell Starc take six wickets during Australia's fightback against South Africa on day one of the third Test at Newlands on Tuesday

Mitchell Starc turns it around after brutal Newlands start

Mitchell Starc overcame a tough opening session to claim 6/72, leading an Australian fightback that bowled South Africa out for 329 on day one at Newlands.

SA's Marques Ackerman plays a shot to leg on the first day of the third cricket Test against Australia in Cape Town on Tuesday
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SA bowled out after Aussies fight back at Newlands

Mitchell Starc's fiery six-wicket haul spearheaded an Australian fightback at Newlands, bowling out South Africa for 329 on the opening day of the third Test.

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.

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 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.

Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma plays a defensive shot on the second day of the second cricket Test against Australia at St George's Park on Monday
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SA wobble again after another day of interruptions

Scott Boland struck four times as Australia decimated South Africa's top order following prolonged rain delays at St George’s Park, leaving the hosts on 97/5.

Proteas opening batter AIden Markram plays a shot during the opening day of the second Dafabet Test match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Sunday

Rain rules opening Test day in Gqeberha

Persistent rain severely limited play on Day 1 of the second Test in Gqeberha, leaving South Africa struggling at 20/2 after Scott Boland removed Aiden Markram and David Bedingham in consecutive balls.

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.