Australia vs South Africa 1st Test Toss Update and Confirmed XIs

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Test against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban, on October 9. The three-Test series opener runs from October 9 to 13.

The Australia vs South Africa toss update confirms that Pat Cummins' side will bat first, with the hosts looking to make the most of their bowling opportunity early in the match.

The match is being played at Kingsmead in Durban, with Australia starting their innings at 0/0. The live win probability gives Australia a 47% chance of winning, South Africa 45%, and the draw 8%.

Australia Squad

Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa Squad

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje

Australia vs South Africa Live Score

Australia begin the first innings after choosing to bat, while South Africa will aim to strike early and put pressure on the visitors. The opening session could shape the direction of the first Test, particularly if the home bowlers find early movement.

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