Temba Bavuma
895 runs in the last 10 Tests. Career average 38.8.
The sides
| Measure | South Africa | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 16352nd of 11 | 16991st of 11 |
| Home advantage | +110Rating points | –Touring |
| XI caps | 331Tests between the XI | 737Tests between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 33.0Test batting in South Africa | 33.9Test batting in South Africa |
| Bowling average | 26.8Five main bowlers, Tests | 27.6Five main bowlers, Tests |
When South Africa bat
−0.62 an overNew ballOvers 1–20−0.83Old ballOvers 21–80−0.64Second new ballOvers 81 on−0.19
When Australia bat
−0.08 an overNew ballOvers 1–20−0.11Old ballOvers 21–80−0.15Second new ballOvers 81 on+0.19
First innings
339South Africa bat first
315Australia bat first
281Par
383Average here since 2019, 4 innings
525Highest here, South Africa 2013
South Africa v Australia: Too close to call
South Africa are 42% to win the 2nd Test at St George's Park, Australia 42%, with the draw at 16%. On a neutral ground we'd make Australia 52% and South Africa 34%: home advantage is what makes South Africa favourites. Australia lead the series 1–0.
Batting first, South Africa would make about 339 and Australia 315, against a par of 281. First innings here since 2019 have averaged 383.
South Africa have won 3 of their last 5 Tests, Australia 3 of theirs.
What total is safe?
Tests in South Africa since 2019
First inningsDefended
Under 25010%1 of 10
250–349100%6 of 6
350–449100%3 of 3
450+100%3 of 3
The case for South Africa
Batting standout
Bowling standout
Marco Jansen
50 wickets in the last 10 Tests. Career average 20.8.
The case for Australia
Batting standout
Travis Head
881 runs in the last 10 Tests. Career average 42.9.
Bowling standout
Mitchell Starc
56 wickets in the last 10 Tests. Career average 26.2.