Durban dustbowl could prompt left-field Test selection

South Africa defeated Australia by 67 runs in the opening ODI at Kingsmead in Durban after spin heavily dominated the contest. Left-arm orthodox spinners Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin combined for 6-54 across 17.2 overs to trigger Australia's batting collapse.

The turning Durban pitch may influence Australian selection for the upcoming three-Test tour starting in a fortnight. All-rounder Cooper Connolly believes the conditions could strengthen his case for selection alongside Nathan Lyon, while specialist left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann also features in the 16-man Test squad.