Australia stick to familiar formula in South Africa as they seek to bury demons of 2018

Australia are touring South Africa for a Test cricket series, with the match expected to feature unforced errors and modest scores as both sides have shown unconvincing batting form while leaning heavily on their bowling attacks. Steve Smith is a key figure for Australia, carrying significant batting hopes for the tourists. The series holds particular significance for Australia given the events of 2018, when the ball-tampering scandal occurred on South African soil.