Australia bowls first in damp conditions; Lyon left out
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:08 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Australia has opted to bowl first in damp conditions during the Test match against South Africa, which is currently in progress. Nathan Lyon has been excluded from the Australian lineup, with a decision made to field an all-pace attack. South Africa's Kagiso Rabada returns to the side, while Keshav Maharaj has been left out. The match is crucial as both teams are competing to level the series.
- •Australia bowls first in a damp Test match
- •Lyon omitted for an all-pace bowling attack
- •Rabada returns for South Africa
- •Maharaj dropped from the lineup
- •Series status remains at stake for both teams
- 8:08 AMESPNcricinfo — Lyon left out as Australia go all-pace and bowl first on damp day
"Kagiso Rabada returns for South Africa with Keshav Maharaj squeezed out as they look to level the series
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