Australia makes four changes, bowls first against South Africa
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:28 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Australia has announced four changes to its lineup for the ongoing match against South Africa. Cameron Green returns to the team, while Steve Smith is out. However, the inclusion of Scott Boland has not occurred once again. South Africa's only change sees Coetzee replace Nortje in their squad. The match is currently in progress as the teams compete.
- •Cameron Green returns to the Australian squad
- •Steve Smith is absent from the lineup
- •Scott Boland does not play again
- •South Africa replaces Nortje with Coetzee
- •Match is currently ongoing
- 8:28 AMESPNcricinfo — Green returns, Smith out as Australia make four changes and bowl
"Boland misses out again; South Africa bring in Coetzee for Nortje
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