South Africa to play two spinners in Durban Test opener

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 20:24 · Archive

South Africa plan to field two frontline spinners in the Durban Test series opener, while Australia appear set to play only one.

South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in the Durban Test, while Australia plan to field only one. The selection decision reflects expectations about how the Kingsmead pitch will play as the series opener.

The contrasting approaches to spin bowling suggest the teams have different assessments of conditions at the venue. The match marks the start of the series between the two nations.

How it is being reported

• Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decisionWith Kingsmead set to offer a different challenge in the series opener South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in Durban, but Australia only one.Perth Now · 7 Oct, 20:03
• Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decisionWith Kingsmead set to offer a different challenge in the series opener South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in Durban, but Australia only one.The West Australian · 7 Oct, 20:03

In this story: South Africa · Australia · Durban · Kingsmead

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