South Africa makes four changes ahead of match against Australia

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 7:56 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

South Africa makes four changes ahead of match against Australia
Summary

South Africa and Australia are set to face off, with the match ongoing. South Africa has made four changes to their lineup, with Rickelton unavailable for personal reasons and Markram returning to the side. The Jansen twins will play together for the first time in an international match. Australia has opted to bowl first, resting Starc and without Cummins, who remains unavailable. The teams are competing in this crucial fixture, and the outcome is still undecided.

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  • •Rickelton is out for personal reasons.
  • •Markram returns to South Africa's lineup.
  • •The Jansen twins play together for the first time.
  • •Australia opts to bowl, resting Starc.
  • •Cummins remains unavailable for Australia.
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  • 7:56 AMESPNcricinfo — South Africa make four changes, Australia opt to bowl without Cummins
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Rickelton out for personal reasons, Markram returns, Jansen twins play together for the first time in an international, Starc rested while Cummins remains unavailable

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