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‘What a time to bat’ – Herschelle Gibbs warns South Africa as Australia’s first innings begins at Newlands Test

Former Proteas batter urges hosts to bowl well on batting-friendly conditions as Australia prepares to reply to South Africa's 329 in the Cape Town Test.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · CricTracker

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:27 AM

Key Things to Know

Herschelle Gibbs warned South Africa to bowl well as Australia began batting on a favorable Newlands pitch.
Gibbs highlighted cloudless skies and optimal batting conditions on days two and three in Cape Town.
South Africa was bowled out for 329 after Mitchell Starc took 6 for 72 on the opening day.

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Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs has warned the Proteas that they must bowl well on batting-friendly conditions at Newlands as Australia begins replying to the hosts' first-innings total of 329. Gibbs noted that cloudless skies and days two and three provide the optimal batting conditions in Cape Town, offering Australia's batters a major opportunity.

South Africa collapsed from 158 without loss to 329 all out after Mitchell Starc claimed 6 for 72 on the opening day. Australia began their reply with Travis Head and Matt Renshaw opening the batting in the series-deciding third Test.

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