Only THREE Aussies pass in Test horror show as brutal failures laid bare — Player Ratings
The Australian cricket team faced a crushing defeat in the second Test against South Africa, with only three players receiving passing marks. The article highlights poor batting performances and ongoing concerns regarding team selection and individual player form.
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High-profile sports performance analysis impacts team management decisions and fan engagement in the Australian cricket landscape.
CRICKET AUSTRALIA Only THREE Aussies pass in Test horror show as brutal failures laid bare — Player Ratings Every Boundary! Head's gutsy 121 | 03:43 Dane Heverin with Josh Higgins from Fox Sports October 22nd, 2026 4:51 pm It was another mixed bag for the Australians in the second Test against South Africa.
There was some brilliance from Victorian Scott Boland with both bat and ball, leaving you wondering whether he is one of the unluckiest cricketers in Australian history.
But the same batting concerns emerged once again, with Nic Maddinson, Marnus Labuschagne and Beau Webster all producing worrying performances for the Aussies.
We rate all 11 Australians from the second Test against South Africa below.
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