Australia Opt to Bowl First as Edwards Earns Debut and Green Starc Hazlewood Return; South Africa Name Coetzee After Three Years

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the opening match.

Team News and Key Returns

Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have all been named in the Australian side.

Edwards has been included for his first appearance at this level.

South Africa Squad Composition

South Africa have selected two left-arm spinners along with three quick bowlers.

Coetzee returns to the side for the first time in three years.

The decision gives South Africa a balanced attack featuring both spin and pace options.

Match Context and Line-ups

• Australia: Edwards debuts; Green, Starc and Hazlewood return
• South Africa: Two left-arm spinners, three quicks, Coetzee back after three years
• Toss result: Australia opt to bowl

These selections reflect the final preparations ahead of the contest.

The teams have confirmed their playing elevens with the noted changes and returns.

Further updates on playing conditions and pitch reports will follow as the match progresses.