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SA vs AUS 2026: First Test match preview

South Africa and Australia renew their rivalry in the opening fixture of a three-match Test series at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. The reigning World Test Championship holders enter the contest missing fast bowler Kagiso Rabada due to a hamstring injury.

Meanwhile, the visiting Australian squad must cope without injured players Josh Inglis and Cameron Green, alongside scrutiny surrounding Marnus Labuschagne and the return of Steve Smith to the country following past controversies. Both powerhouse nations lock horns in South Africa for the first time since 2018, looking to establish early dominance in the ongoing championship cycle.

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