Cummins, Head, Starc lead Australia to victory inside two days
They claimed victory in six sessions as 34 wickets fell in fewer than 145 overs in the second-shortest Test in Australia
16/12Result
1st Test, South Africa tour of Australia at Brisbane, Dec 17-18 2022
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
152 & 99 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
218 & 35/4 (7.5 ov)
Player of the Match
16/12Result
1st Test, South Africa tour of Australia at Brisbane, Dec 17-18 2022
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
152 & 99 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
218 & 35/4 (7.5 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 2
Dean Elgar applauds his pacers for firing warning shots in short Gabba burst
South Africa captain feels his attack managed to open up "old scars" by roughing up Australia's top order despite a tiny target to work with
Stats - Second-shortest Test since World War II
It was also the second two-day Test in Australia ever
Starc claims No. 300 with a trademark inswinger
The left-arm quick's landmark wicket came before lunch on the second day at the Gabba
'Potentially unsafe' Gabba pitch under scrutiny - 'Is that a good advertisement for Tests?'
Elgar raises concerns over the pitch; Cummins says there was nothing dangerous about it
Day 1
Head 78* as Australia edge ahead on 15-wicket opening day
Two late wickets allowed South Africa to claw back but they still face the prospect of conceding a significant lead
South Africa put their best and their worst on show at Gabba, exactly as expected
Their performance on the day showed how huge the difference between their current batting and bowling capabilities is
Others
Brisbane pitch earns 'below average' rating from ICC
"It was not an even contest between bat and ball," says Richie Richardson, the match referee for the Test
Australia's Head-scratcher - does their 'brilliant' No. 5 make the cut for India?
Head is among the best Test No. 5s Australia has produced, but his record in the subcontinent doesn't inspire much confidence
Ponting: 'Warner deserves the chance to finish the way he wants to finish'
Lyon says the batter's got "100% support of the changing room" and expects him to do "amazing things"
Rabada calls for 'patience and understanding' with SA's inexperienced batting line-up
"It's frustrating as a team and you almost have to understand that sometimes this is what happens in a rebuilding phase"
Labuschagne: 'I am who I am because I am obsessed and I am obsessive'
Switching off from the cricket when at home after becoming a father has helped, says the top-ranked Test batter ahead of South Africa series
Dean Elgar willing to 'carry the weight of scoring runs'
"It's time for the guys to rise up, time for myself personally to put my hand up and make a massive play for us"
Cummins targets early role for Green after quiet West Indies series
The allrounder offers Australia the priceless balance that South Africa are searching for
'He's eager to continue' - no hint from Warner on impending Test retirement, says McDonald
Australia coach doesn't expect the controversy over the leadership ban issue to affect the out-of-form opener against South Africa
In-form Australia hold the edge in battle of bowling heavyweights
Cummins is back as Australia captain after recovering from the quadriceps injury that kept him out of the second Test against West Indies
