South African cricketer, captain, Test and ODI leader
Australia has claimed a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after Josh Hazlewood's 6-49 helped dismiss South Africa for 206, securing a 214-run victory on the final day in Durban. Steve Smith has returned to field after concussion checks.
Australia’s tour of South Africa faces a critical Test series as Marnus Labuschagne seeks form after a string of modest scores. The squad includes Cooper Connolly, Matthew Kuhnemann and Michael Neser, with Pat Cummins as captain; Bangladesh and South Africa tests loom in October.
In Gqeberha, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma scores 179 as South Africa declare 425-9, setting Australia a daunting follow-on target. Jansen's 5-33 and Harmer's 82 help build a 326-run first-innings lead; Australia are forced to follow on, with work to do over two remaining days.