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Australia captain Pat Cummins may not play all five Tests in the upcoming Ashes series, as he is struggling with a reported back problem. There are chances that the star pacer may pick and choose games for the five-match series, which begins on November 21.

South Africa batter Matthew Breetzke has made history by becoming the first ODI cricketer to begin his career with four consecutive scores of fifty or more. The South African batter achieved this milestone during the second ODI against Australia, scoring a fluent 88. India's Navjot Singh Sidhu had achieved the feat in 1987 but in five ODIs.

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been reprimanded by the ICC for using inappropriate language during the first ODI against South Africa. Zampa admitted to the offense, which occurred after a misfield. He received one demerit point. South Africa won the match by 98 runs, with Keshav Maharaj taking five wickets.

Australia clinched the T20I series against South Africa with a narrow two-wicket victory in a thrilling final match. Glenn Maxwell's explosive unbeaten 62 sealed the win, overshadowing South Africa's earlier score of 172/7, where Brevis shone with 53. Despite a strong fightback with the ball, South Africa couldn't contain Maxwell's brilliance, leading to a series defeat after a hard-fought contest.

Glenn Maxwell's explosive 62* off 36 balls propelled Australia to a thrilling two-wicket victory over South Africa in Cairns, securing the T20I series 2-1. Maxwell's calm approach and match-winning reverse scoop sealed the win after Marsh and Head's steady partnership. Australia's recent T20I form, including series wins against multiple teams, positions them as a formidable force.