South Africa seeks improvement after losing first Test to Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
South Africa suffered a 214-run defeat to Australia in the first Test at Kingsmead on October 10. Coach Shukri Conrad acknowledged the need for improvement but rejected drastic changes, emphasizing composure and analysis of their dismissals. Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is close to returning from injury, with potential changes in the batting order also on the table. South Africa will aim to level the three-match series in the second Test, starting on October 15 in Gqeberha.
- •South Africa lost to Australia by 214 runs in the first Test.
- •Kagiso Rabada is nearing a return after a hamstring injury.
- •Coach Shukri Conrad stresses the need for improvement.
- •The second Test begins on October 15 at St George's Park.
- •Aiden Markram was the only South African to score over 50 runs.
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"South Africa, who beat Australia in last year's World Test Championship final in London, suffered the defeat on Tuesday
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