Australia crush South Africa by innings and 182 runs to secure series
Mitchell Starc continued to battle through injury while the visitors donated further run outs
26/12Result
2nd Test, South Africa tour of Australia at Melbourne, Dec 26-29 2022
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
189 & 204 (68.5 ov) -
![Australia]( "Australia")
575/8d
Player of the Match
26/12Result
2nd Test, South Africa tour of Australia at Melbourne, Dec 26-29 2022
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
189 & 204 (68.5 ov) -
![Australia]( "Australia")
575/8d
Player of the Match
Day 4
Bavuma knows he needs big runs but inexperience also costs South Africa
"I've been guilty of that in my Test career, and that's something that I'd really like to change"
Starc on de Bruyn's backing up: 'Absolutely taking the mickey'
The fast bowler has warned batters in the past and admitted he may eventually run someone out
Stats - A year to forget with the bat for South Africa
With only two batters managing Test hundreds all year, South Africa will not be looking back at 2022 in a hurry
Dean Elgar: South Africa learning in the 'most ruthless and brutal way'
South Africa captain calls for more Tests against tough opponents so that the players can improve
Day 3
Carey's maiden ton and Green's defiant fifty bury South Africa
Pat Cummins struck early with the ball before rain curtailed Australia's final-session push
Langeveldt: Rabada not 'on song', needs to improve his control
The bowling coach also calls South African bowlers conceding at 3.96 during Australia's first innings a "red flag"
'That definitely is up there' - Warner rates MCG double as one of his finest
Opener revealed he was emotional after reaching his century having felt some pressure in the lead-up
Cameron Green out of Sydney Test but defies fracture finger with fifty
Allrounder's injury creates a selection dilemma for the final Test where two spinners may be considered
Carey is understated and unselfish, and his team-mates love him for it
"We ebb and flow at times really well," Carey says of his association with Cameron Green after they put together thei latest big partnership
Day 2
Warner's 100th Test double century puts South Africa to the sword on sweltering day
Anrich Nortje bowled express pace but Australia were dominant although Cameron Green also retired hurt
Spidercam 'shouldn't be travelling head height' - Nortje after being hit while fielding
Nortje brushed aside concerns after being knocked down by the contraption and hurting his left shoulder and elbow
Green injury scare threatens Australia bowling resources for victory push
The allrounder retired hurt on the second evening after a blow on the glove drew blood from his finger
David Warner joins elite club after scoring double century in his 100th Test
Warner becomes the tenth man to score a century and only the second to score a double-century in his 100th Test
Mitchell Starc in doubt for Sydney Test with finger injury
Starc damaged his middle bowling finger in the field on day one at the MCG
David Warner is back, just as he said he would be
This, Warner's 25th Test century, felt extra special - perhaps because of all the drama around it
Day 1
Green takes maiden five-wicket haul as South Africa fold for 189
A 112-run stand between Verreynne and Jansen gave the innings some backbone but there was not much else
Cameron Green on IPL payday: 'I just put my name into the auction, and it just happened'
Australia allrounder believes he didn't do much to earn big cheque from Mumbai Indians, and that it won't change how he approaches cricket or life
IPL multi-millionaire Green shows his worth in Test cricket too
Despite not having bowled much recently, he picked up his maiden five-for to rip through South Africa on a good batting pitch
Others
Mitchell Starc could be in doubt for India tour after injuring finger
Cameron Green will also miss the Sydney Test against South Africa because of a broken finger
Rogers: 'When you batted with Warner, opposition wasn't actually concerned with what you were doing'
Chris Rogers, Joe Burns and Matt Renshaw on opening with David Warner, his best performances, and what makes him special
CA names top men's Test award in Shane Warne's honour
The first player to take the honour will be announced in late January
Inexperience and injuries underpin South Africa's batting troubles
South Africa's capitulation at the Gabba was the latest in a year where they have averaged just 24.63 in Tests
'Everything is ticking along nicely' - Hazlewood positive about Boxing Day return
He admitted that becoming a three-format player may have contributed to the injury issues
Ahead of milestone 100th Test, Warner vows to play like his old self
"I know when I'm at my best, I'm taking the bowlers on", he said, two days out of Boxing Day Test
Warner on leadership ban saga: 'From the CA point of view, I didn't really have any support'
Speaking ahead of his 100th Test, Warner said that the issue affected his mental health ahead of the first test of the Australian summer
Warner's best in Tests: Carrying the bat, defying grief, and the triple century
A century in a session and an epic Cape Town double also feature in the list
Boland 'trying to push' to get a spot in Boxing Day XI as selection dilemma continues
With Hazlewood pressing his claims to return, will selectors be forced to make a tough call for the second Test?
David Warner: a giant among openers, among the best Test batters at his peak
Stats show Warner will remain one of the best openers to have played for Australia, and perhaps the best opener of his era
Boland retains his place as Australia eye series win
South Africa's batters will need to dig deep as visitors look to bounce back in what are expected to be better batting conditions
