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33 balls, 0 runs - Maddinson's record-breaking duck on Australia return

Nic Maddinson endured a difficult return to the Australian Test lineup in Durban, recording the longest duck by an opener in the nation's history after failing to score across 33 deliveries. His dismissal by Marco Jansen contributed to a struggling Australian total of 127-6 by the midpoint of the opening day, as the team fielded an entirely over-30 starting XI for the first time.

Marnus Labuschagne also extended his century-less streak to 44 innings, falling to Wiaan Mulder just before the lunch break. The match highlights the ongoing challenges for an aging squad that includes veterans like Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon.

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