Can Australia overcome their biggest problem against the Proteas?

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 8, 2026

Australia slid to defeat and ignominy in South Africa in 2018 by failing to make big runs. Eight years on, the batting unit looks more vulnerable than ever.

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