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Versatile Inglis treads all-format path to Test success

Whether an endorsement of the white-to-red-ball pipeline, or a sign of Josh Inglis' rare talent, his Cape Town ton was a model display of modern Test match batting…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 8:40 PM
Versatile Inglis treads all-format path to Test success
Key Things to Know
  • Josh Inglis scored 102 against South Africa at Newlands to showcase his all-format adaptability in Test cricket.
  • Inglis became the first Australian cricketer to score multiple international centuries across all three formats.
  • Inglis had faced less than 20 percent of his recent deliveries against a red ball before his Test recall.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Josh Inglis scored a crucial century in the deciding Test against South Africa at Newlands, guiding Australia to a total of 429. Recalled to replace the absent Steve Smith despite playing minimal first-class cricket over the previous 20 months, Inglis struck 102 to put Australia in position for a series-clinching victory.

The innings made Inglis the first Australian player to record multiple international centuries across all three formats. Having played extensively in T20Is, ODIs, and the IPL while nursing a broken finger, Inglis showed remarkable adaptability to control the tempo of modern Test batting.

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