AUS SA Boxing Day TEST: AUS vs SA 2nd Test: With the iconic Boxing Day Test starting on Monday in Melbourne, Australia will try to win the series against South Africa. The hosts will want to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-game series after the Australians won the first Test in just two days. Check squads, pitch & weather report, live streaming, and broadcast details below. Follow AUS vs SA Live updates with InsideSport.IN
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AUS vs SA: The first test was over in just two days. The surface was always going to be favourable for the bowlers due to the lush grass covering it. In the end, the Proteas were defeated by 6 wickets. When put in to bat, the visitors were limited to a meagre 152 runs, 64 of which came from Kyle Verreynne’s bat. Australians’ response score, which was only 218 runs was similarly low.
The 92 runs scored by Travis Head assisted the hosts in building a sizeable lead of 66 runs .Pat Cummins made sure that South Africa did not get out of hand in the second innings with five wickets under his belt and the Proteas reduced to just 99 runs. The Australians successfully reached their 35-run target. Now, everyone’s attention would turn to Melbourne for the boxing day test.
AUS vs SA 2nd Test: Probable Playing XIs
Josh Hazlewood is recovering from an injury and is anticipated to play in the second test. If healthy, he will take Scott Boland’s place in the playing 11.
Australia: David Warner, Usman Khwaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland/ Josh Hazlewood
The Proteas are anticipated to field a similar lineup and would like to resume winning matches with the potency of their bowling attack.
South Africa: Dean Elgar (C), Sarel Erwee, Temba Bavuma, Rassie Van der Dussen, Khaya Zondo, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi
AUS vs SA 2nd Test: Pitch & Weather Report
The Melbourne wicket is a typical Australian wicket where the chin music is played for the batters. There is no doubt that the pitch will benefit the pacers. But as the game goes on, spinners will become more important. Before attacking the bowlers, the batters would need to get their eyes in. The conditions will be perfect for fast bowling.
There is very little probability of rain throughout the test match, and the weather is predicted to stay the same. Throughout the day, the temperature will generally range between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius.
AUS vs SA 2nd Test: Match Details
When will the Australia vs South Africa Test 2nd Test match start?
Australia vs South Africa Test 2nd Test match will start on Monday, Dec 26.
What Time the Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test match will begin?
Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test match will start at 5:00 AM IST.
What is the venue of the Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test match?
Australia vs South Africa Test 2nd Test match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
How to watch the live broadcast of Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test match in India?
Live broadcast of the Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test match will be available on Sony Sports Network.
How to watch the live streaming of Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test match in India?
Live streaming of the Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test match will be available on Sony Sports Network.
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