India, Oct. 9 -- The much-awaited South Africa-Australia Test series gets underway today at Kingsmead, Durban. The series has added significance because of the controversial Sandpapergate back in 2018, the last time the Aussies were in the Rainbow Nation for five-day contests. Australia and South Africa last year played in the World Test Championship final, which the latter won at Lord's, a result that, to all intents and purposes, surprised many. Proteas captain Temba Bavuma, who scored a crucial 66 in the fourth innings, chasing 282 to win, is looking forward to the upcoming Test as it gives them an opportunity to celebrate their triumph last year with their local supporters.

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