South Africa Squad Announced for 3rd Test: The South African cricket team has announced its 16-member squad for the third and decisive match of the thrilling ongoing Test series against Australia. While the team will enter the field with high spirits following their historic victory in the second Test, the absence of fast bowler Anrich Nortje due to injury comes as a major blow to the hosts.
Anrich Nortje Ruled Out of the Decider Test Due to Injury
- When the injury occurred: He felt a strain while bowling during the first innings of the second Test match against Australia.
- Limited overs bowled: Due to this injury, Nortje could bowl only 3.3 overs in the first innings before having to leave the field in pain.
- Medical update: A scan conducted on Thursday confirmed the severity of the injury, following which Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the team management decided to rule him out of the third Test.
South Africa Secures Stunning Victory in the Second Test
Although Anrich Nortje could not play any further part in the match due to his injury, it did not have a negative impact on South Africa’s performance.
The South African team staged a remarkable comeback, handing a crushing defeat to the Pat Cummins-led Australian side by an innings and 31 runs.
With this magnificent victory, the host team has leveled the three-match Test series at 1-1.
Series Scoreboard: Both Teams Level at 1-1
The Test series between Australia and South Africa has now reached a highly exciting stage:
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| First Test | Durban (Kingsmead) | Australia won by 214 runs |
| Second Test | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs |
| Third Test (Decider) | Newlands, Cape Town | To be played between October 27 and 31 |
South Africa’s 16-Member Squad for the Third Test
The South African squad for the series-deciding match is as follows:
- Captain: Temba Bavuma
- Players: Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, and Kyle Verreynne.
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