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Australia completed a six-wicket victory within two days in the first test against South Africa on Sunday as the Proteas crumbled on a green Gabba wicket that played into the home bowlers’ hands.

FILE PHOTO: South Africa's Dean Elgar in action, South Africa v England - Second Test - PPC Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa - January 6, 2020.FILE PHOTO: South Africa's Dean Elgar in action, South Africa v England - Second Test - PPC Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa - January 6, 2020.

Proteas paceman Kagiso Rabada claimed four quick wickets to leave Australia 24 for four in a bizarre finish but Marnus Labuschagne and a scoreless Cameron Green survived as the hosts stumbled over the line. But questions will be asked of a pitch that saw 19 wickets fall on day two, after 15 tumbled on day one.“It was challenging for the batters, no doubt, which is OK if it’s a good contest between bat and ball,” said the opener.Australia’s cricket pundits were scathing of the wicket, which quickened on day two and became pock-marked with divots as the match wore on.

It was only the second test win in Australia in two days, the other nearly a century ago when the hosts beat the West Indies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the 1930/31 series.

 

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