Australia get Cameron Green boost ahead of series-deciding Test against South Africa

October 25, 2026

Australia welcomes back all-rounder Cameron Green for the upcoming series decider against South Africa at Newlands. Although he has recovered quicker than expected from an abdominal muscle tear sustained on September 30, he will play solely as a specialist batter since medical staff have not yet cleared him to bowl.

This development provides a timely reinforcement following a heavy defeat in the second Test at Gqeberha, which left the three-match series tied at 1-1 after the visitors had previously claimed a 214-run victory in the opening fixture in Durban.

Green prefers batting at number four or five but remains adaptable to whatever position the team requires. His potential inclusion creates a selection dilemma, especially after Matt Renshaw impressed during the first Test by scoring 190 and 82 in his absence.

South Africa enters the final encounter following a dominant innings and 31-run win featuring a century from Tristan Stubbs and a 179-run knock by captain Temba Bavuma, setting the stage for the decisive contest beginning October 27.