How bad light could shape the South Africa vs Australia Test

The ongoing Test match between South Africa and Australia has been significantly impacted by poor light conditions, resulting in the loss of 45 overs. Teams must now adjust their strategic calculations to account for the reduced playing time.
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Weather-related disruptions in professional sports often force teams to alter their tactical approach to secure a result.
Around 45 overs have been lost across three days' play, which needs to be factored into teams' calculations Andrew McGlashan Published: Oct 11,…
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