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De Zorzi ruled out of South Africa's opener against Australia

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

De Zorzi ruled out of South Africa's opener against Australia
Summary

South Africa's series opener against Australia will see the absence of de Zorzi due to a hamstring issue. The opener is scheduled to take place in Durban. As a result, Ackerman is positioned to potentially make his debut for South Africa. The match will be closely watched as teams vie for momentum early in the series.

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  • •De Zorzi is unavailable for South Africa's opener.
  • •The match is set for Durban.
  • •Ackerman may debut in de Zorzi's place.
  • •Injury could impact South Africa's strategy.
Latest Updates
  • 9:30 AMESPNcricinfo — De Zorzi out of SA's series opener against Australia with hamstring niggle
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Ackerman could debut for SA in Durban with de Zorzi unavailable

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