Australia loses South Africa series; coach backs new batting talent

Summarised from 2 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 01:31 · Archive

Australia lost a Test series 2-1 to South Africa, with the final match decided by a batting collapse in Cape Town.

Australia lost a Test series 2-1 to South Africa, slumping to 8-62 on the series-deciding final day in Cape Town before being bowled out. The collapse completed a difficult tour for several senior players, though new faces performed well. Matt Renshaw scored 369 runs at an average of 61.5 across three Tests, including 190 and 82 in Durban. Josh Inglis scored a century in the first innings at Cape Town and Cameron Green made a half-century on his return from injury.

Marnus Labuschagne had a difficult tour, managing 131 runs at an average of 21.83. Travis Head scored 210 runs across the series but struggled in key moments. Coach Andrew McDonald said Australia's batting is in a stronger position despite the series loss, pointing to the emergence of younger players. Selectors will make decisions about the team's age profile, with 23-year-old Cooper Connolly and Sam Konstas in contention for selection.

How it is being reported

• Aussie coach says batting is in a better spot after SAAustralia's batting flopped in the final two Tests in South Africa, but coach Andrew McDonald says the output from new faces means it's in a better spot.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 01:04
• Aussie coach says batting is in a better spot after SAAustralia's batting flopped in the final two Tests in South Africa, but coach Andrew McDonald says the output from new faces means it's in a better spot.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 01:04
• NSW top order fails again as Tasmania win by an inningsHours after Australia's disastrous Test loss in South Africa, several top-order hopefuls also fell cheaply in Hobart as Tasmania thrashed NSW by an innings.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 07:26
• NSW top order fails again as Tasmania win by an inningsHours after Australia's disastrous Test loss in South Africa, several top-order hopefuls also fell cheaply in Hobart as Tasmania thrashed NSW by an innings.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 07:26
• AUSSIE PLAYER RATINGS: Every Australian rated after Cape Town defeat to South AfricaAustralia fell to a 2-1 series defeat against South Africa in Cape Town after another ugly batting collapse on the final day. Here’s how The West Australian rated every player.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 05:35
• Questions loom for veterans with Test series ratingsAustralia's series loss in South Africa has been one of the toughest for several senior players, with new faces among the best performed in the three Tests.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 19:03
• Questions loom for veterans with Test series ratingsAustralia's series loss in South Africa has been one of the toughest for several senior players, with new faces among the best performed in the three Tests.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 19:03

In this story: Australia · South Africa · Matt Renshaw · Josh Inglis · Cameron Green · Andrew McDonald · Marnus Labuschagne · Travis Head

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