# South Africa host Australia as both look beyond ‘Sandpapergate’ memories

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-07 21:09 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/7/south-africa-host-an-australia-battling-more-than-sandpapergate-memories?traffic_source=rss

> Australia play a Test in South Africa for the first time since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, beginning a three-match series in Durban. World Test Championship holders South Africa are seeking another final, while Australia need a lift after losing a home Test to Bangladesh.