South Africa have arrived in Australia ahead of a three-game Test series that gets underway on December 18 at Brisbane’s The Gabba. Dean Elgar will serve as the Proteas men’s Test series captain. The World Test Championships final, which will take place in the middle of 2023, is what South Africa and Australia will be aiming for. This new perspective introduced to the three-match Test series will make it one of the most thrilling ones. Australia would be upset if South Africa won the next two Test series after defeating them twice.
Marnus can’t wait for the first Test against South Africa at the Gabba this Saturday, and neither can we.
There are limited tickets still available for Day 1, so get in quick before they’re gone!
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It may be challenging for the Proteas Men to defeat the Australians in their third straight Test series because they are traveling to Australia after a six-year hiatus. The clash of the pace attacks will be the center of attention. Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, and Marco Jansen are just a few of South Africa’s formidable pace attack players. The Australians also have a strong offense. The captain, Pat Cummins, is in charge of the pace attack, which also includes Mitchell Starc. both Scott Boland and Michael Nesser.
Not to mention, the Australian cricket team, which boasts a star-studded batting lineup that includes David Warner, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Harris, and Travis Head, will start as the favourites. The South African squad, on the other hand, also has a strong batting lineup, led by Elgar himself, Temba Bavuma, and Rassie van der Dussen.
Match Details
Australia vs South Africa, 1st Test
Dec 17, Sat – Dec 21, Wed
The Gabba, Brisbane
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Australia vs South Africa 1st Test Dream11 Team Prediction
Captain: Travis Head
Vice-Captain: Marnus Labuschagne
Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey
Batters: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Rassie van der Dussen, Dean Elgar
All-rounder: Travis Head
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
Australia vs South Africa 1st Test Predicted Playing XIs
Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon
South Africa: Dean Elgar, Sarel Erwee, Khaya Zondo, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der-Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee
Where will the Australia vs South Africa 1st Test be held?
Australia vs South Africa 1st Test will take place in Australia on December 17.
When will the Australia vs South Africa Test 1st Test match start? Date
Australia vs South Africa Test 1st Test match will begin at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia Dec 17- Dec 21 – 5:50 AM IST
What Time the Australia vs South Africa 1st Test match will begin?- Time
Australia vs South Africa 1st Test match will begin at 5:50 AM IST
What is the venue of the Australia vs South Africa 1st Test match? Venue
Australia vs South Africa Test 1st Test match will be played at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia
Australia vs South Africa 1st Test Squads
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cam Green, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Marnus Labuschagne, Lance Morris, Michael Neser, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner
South Africa: Dean Elgar (c), Temba Bavuma, Gerald Coetzee, Theunis de Bruyn, Sarel Erwee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Lizaad Williams, Khaya Zondo, Glenton Stuurman