Coming into the primary Test at The Gabba in Brisbane, the Proteas had been at all times going to be underdogs, and issues instantly turned against them when Australia gained the toss and opted to bowl first.
The pitch was coated with a heavy layer of inexperienced grass, and positively regarded suited to the seamers on a cloudy morning.
As it turned out, the Proteas had been rapidly lowered to 27-4, and though Temba Bavuma (38) and Kyle Verreynne (64) did lead some kind of restoration, the brittle batting lineup then capitulated from there.
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Before the beginning of this opening Test, Proteas captain Dean Elgar had described the chance to play in Australia as ‘surreal’ and a ‘privilege’.
Addressing the media at his pre-match briefing on Friday, skipper Elgar spoke in regards to the significance of the collection and what was wanted to overtake the Australians in their very own nation.
“(It takes) a lot of courage (to win in Australia),” he mentioned. “You must have the mindset of taking part in to win. It’s type of one thing that I’ve been talking at size about inside our group, inside our squad.
“Australia’s a very powerful place to play cricket however it’s additionally such a rewarding place to play if you may get issues proper. You’ve acquired to take your alternatives and that type of ties in with common Test cricket all over the world.
“Playing Test cricket in Australia is such a privilege and you’ve got to go beyond what you’re used to. You have to actually savour the moment, it’s massive, and the legacy and history with South African cricket and Australian cricket is so rich. And we’re just another talented group that can achieve something great in the future.”
The Proteas batting has come underneath scrutiny within the current previous after they skilled a troublesome time taking part in in powerful circumstances in England earlier within the 12 months. Elgar had admitted it was time for the batters to place up their arms up with robust performances within the collection.
“I think all the batters have to stand up,” he added. “It’s been a little bit of a speaking level that’s surrounded our batting unit of late. Again I’ve by no means shied away from it and it’s time for the boys to stand up. It’s time for myself personally to essentially put my hand up and make a large name and make a large play for us.
“In saying that we have a really talented group, they’re just a little bit inexperienced when it comes to Test cricket. But that’s okay. They don’t have a lot of baggage again coming into this series. They’re massively talented and they just need to take advantage of the opportunities that come their way,” concluded Elgar.
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PROTEAS TEST SQUAD AGAINST AUSTRALIA
Dean Elgar (captain, Momentum Multiply Titans), Temba Bavuma (DP World Lions), Gerald Coetzee (ITEC Knights), Theunis de Bruyn (Momentum Multiply Titans), Sarel Erwee (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Simon Harmer (Momentum Multiply Titans), Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (Dafabet Warriors), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions), Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper, Six Gun Grill Western Province), Lizaad Williams (Momentum Multiply Titans), Khaya Zondo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins).
South Africa Test Tour to Australia Itinerary
Four-day Tour Match
09 – 12 December
Cricket Australia XI drew with South Africa – The Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Tests
17 – 21 December
Australia vs South Africa – The Gabba, Brisbane
26 – 30 December
Australia vs South Africa – MCG, Melbourne
04 – 08 January
Australia vs South Africa – SCG, Sydney
The Proteas squad. Photo: Twitter