South Africa National Cricket Team captain Temba Bavuma will announce the playing XI tomorrow as the team waits to see how the weather shapes up for the second Test against Australia National Cricket Team starting on Sunday (October 18).
The Proteas are still deciding on their final bowling combination for the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha. In a big boost for the Proteas side, Kagiso Rabada is available and set to play, while Anrich Nortje is also available for the second Test in Gqeberha.
Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje available, but South Africa delay Playing XI announcement for 2nd Test vs Australia
However, the weather forecast will have a major say in the final selection. Colin Ackermann is set to make his debut, while Matthew Breetzke is also under consideration with South Africa, which could go with two spinners depending on the conditions.
Bavuma will take the final call after getting a clearer picture of the weather before the match on Sunday. Amid this, Aiden Markram fitness update: South Africa star misses training ahead of 2nd Test vs Australia.
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