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Kagiso Rabada and Simon Harmer killed off Australia's hopes of a series victory in Cape Town with super bowling performances that sealed a 176-run win. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron wrap up the Test, and the series, from Newlands and look ahead to what next for the Aussies. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cape Town Day Five 01:00 The Simon Harmer Show 03:00 Rabada’s hot start 07:30 Why the Aussies turned down singles 12:50 Looking ahead Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds to Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder denied Australia for most of day four before a late surge of wickets allowed the tourists back into the contest. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are at Newlands and wrap up another gripping day of cricket and look ahead to what promises to be a cracking final day of the series. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cape Town Day 4 01:40 Twin tons for SA 04:10 Short ball trap breaks Cummins spell 09:15 Qantas Moment of the Day 14:00 Set up perfectly for day five Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia are in a dominant position after three days of the deciding Newlands Test match after starring performances from Josh Inglis, Mitch Starc and Nathan Lyon. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from the base of Table Mountain to recap what has been a high-quality contest between two excellent sides. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cape Town Day Three 01:30 Lyon’s late roar 04:15 Dramatic end to Ackerman’s innings 10:10 Inglis’ magic moment 16:20 Your feedback for new series name Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a great day with the bat for Australia on day two in Cape Town. Five of the top six batters scored 40+ with Josh Inglis (85no) and Alex Carey (51no) taking the Aussies to stumps with a big, unbeaten partnership.  Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are there at Newlands and have the complete recap of day two.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Cape Town Day 2 02:00 Inglis-Carey partnership thrives 07:15 Harmer has impact again 08:00 Labuschagne conundrum 11:10 Qantas Moment of the Day Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia were under the pump early on day one of the series decider against South Africa but swung it around after some lion-hearted performances from their bowlers. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are at Newlands and break down the Steve Smith fitness test, the decision to bowl first and the sensational Mitch Starc finish to the day. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The broken finger is good to go and Josh Inglis is firmly in the selection mix for the third and final Test between South Africa and Australia.  The Aussie wicketkeeper-batter joins the Unplayable Podcast from Cape Town to talk about his rehabilitation, his role and much more. Before that, Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at Australia’s weekend training sessions and have some insights on Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and more. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cape Town Test preview 16:53 Josh Inglis interview Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis Head and Scott Boland put up a good fight but South Africa couldn't be denied in Gqeberha, taking the second Test by an innings and 31 runs to level the series.  Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron run the rule over the Australians and what needs to change ahead of the decider in Cape Town.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Gqeberha Day 5 02:00 Wiaan Mulder magic 07:00 Qantas Moment of the Day 09:30 St George’s Park quirks 13:00 What changes for Newlands? Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia sunk to a three-year low after South Africa rolled them for 99 on day four in Gqeberha.  Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron who watched it all unfold at St George's Park as they discuss the 13-wicket day and the standout players from the hosts, such as Simon Harmer and Marco Jansen.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Gqeberha Day 4 03:10 99 all out 08:20 Smith’s neck issue 11:00 Qantas Moment of the Day 14:30 Head holds firm Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day three at St George's Park belonged to Temba Bavuma with the South Africa skipper hitting a career-best 179 against Australia.  Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were there and wrap up what ended up being a pretty dominant day for the Proteas, leaving the Aussies with plenty of questions to answer. CHAPTERS 00:00 Day three Gqeberha 01:35 Bavuma puts on masterclass 07:30 SA tail wags and wags 10:15 The impact of no Nathan Lyon 16:30 Unplayable Podcast impacts the Shield Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AUDIO APOLOGY: It seems all the bad weather may have affected our microphones for this episode. Apologies in advance - we'll have it fixed up for tomorrow. After six hours of waiting around and watching a very soggy ground slowly dry, fans at St George’s Park in Gqeberha finally got some cricket on day two of the second Test. Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from the venue as they recap Scott Boland’s brilliance, Matt Renshaw’s catch and Temba Bavuma’s defiance. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only 12.2 overs were possible on day one in Gqeberha - boo! The rain was unrelenting and South Africa ended the day on 2-20. But there was drama before the toss with Scott Boland getting the nod ahead of Nathan Lyon. Louis Cameron returns and joins Josh Schonafinger from a soggy St George's Park to discuss day one. CHAPTERS 00:00 Gqeberha Day one 02:30 The big selection call 05:00 Boland dominates 09:30 Ackerman survives testing Test debut 11:30 Qantas Moment of the Day Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia win the first Test against South Africa by 214 runs after Josh Hazlewood's career-best figures. 'Grind' was the key word for the visitors who were made to toil before the final few wickets all fell in a heap.  Josh Schonafinger and Bharat Sundaresan are in Durban and saw it all unfold at Kingsmead.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban Day 5 01:00 Hazlewood stars 05:20 Qantas Moment of the Day 08:30 Markram’s lone hand 11:00 Looking ahead to Gqeberha Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia are well in control of the first Test against South Africa in Durban but do have some concerns over Steve Smith. The gun batter was hit in the helmet during his innings and didn't field as a precaution during SA's final innings.  Matt Renshaw continued his golden hour with more runs and a wicket and Keshav Maharaj's tough match went from bad to worse.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban Day 4 01:00 Renshaw’s Test goes from great to greater 06:10 Qantas Moment of the Day 08:30 Smith’s head knock 10:45 Big hitting deluxe Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Smith left everyone stunned with more extraordinary catches on day three in Durban as Australia took a first-innings lead.  His catching was the highlight of a good bowling performance from the tourists before Nic Maddinson got off his pair in blazing fashion.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban Day 3 01:00 Steve Smith wonders 08:55 Qantas Moment of the Day 12:30 Australia’s day four approach Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Renshaw capitalised on a strong day one to power to the highest score of his Test career, a drought-breaking 190. Josh Schonafinger and Bharat Sundaresan are in Durban and discuss one of Australian cricket’s favourite innings in recent memory. CHAPTERS 00:00 Durban day two wrap 01:00 Renshaw’s ripping innings 04:50 Qantas Moment of the Day 08:30 Spin questions for SA   Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. Send your show feedback to [email protected], by joining the Channel on cricketcomau's Instagram page or by using this contact form here. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.