Australia vs South Africa first Test: Brutal batting collapse exposes Aussie crisis
Australia’s top order batting woes have once again been exposed on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Durban. The heat was on the batting line-up after a shock defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin and the shock selection of Nic Maddinson, who was picked to open the batting in his first Test in a decade after beating cancer. Watch Australia’s Tour of South Africa Live & Exclusive on Fox Cricket, available on Kayo Sports. Chase Bank Near Me For Australia Users: Easy 2026 Guide Chase Bank Near Me For Australia Users: check nearby compatible ATMs and learn about Chase's Australian services and international access. It was expected Maddinson would bat in the middled order but he made a 33-ball duck as opener, while his partner Travis Head was caught out cheaply down the leg side. South African great Herschelle Gibbs questioned Webster’s technique and Cricket.el’s veteran scribe Gideon Haigh labelled Maddinson’s selection as “George Bailey’s Hail Mary”. Marnus...