David Warner, Ed Cowan, Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Ricky Ponting, Rob Quiney, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Pattinson, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Peter Siddle, Matthew Wade,
Alviro Petersen, Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla, Jacques Rudolph, JP Duminy, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Morne Morkel, Robin Peterson, Faf du Plessis, Jacques Kallis, Rory Kleinveldt, Vernon Philander, AB de Villiers, Thami Tsolekile
The pitch looks one which supports good bounce and movement and could help turn too.
| Australia | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Experienced middle-order | Pace battery |
| Weakness | Injury to Shane Watson | Inconsistent middle-order |
| Opportunities | Continue good record at The Gabba | Take early lead in the series |
| Threats | Dale Steyn and Hashim Amla | Ricky Ponting and Peter Siddle |
| Australia | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches won | 48 | 19 |
| Home Wins | 20 | 12 |
| Away Wins | 26 | 7 |
| Highest Innings Score | 652 on February 22, 2002 | 651 on March 19, 2009 |
| Lowest Innings Score | 47 on November 09, 2011 | 36 on February 12, 1932 |
| Australia | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Total Chased | 335 on January 20, 1950 | 413 on December 17, 2008 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 175 on October 18, 1902 | 169 on January 02, 1994 |
| Most Prolific Batsman | Ricky Ponting - 2100 Runs | Jacques Kallis - 1639 Runs |
| Highest Individual Score | 299 by Don Bradman On January 29, 1932 | 274 by Graeme Pollock On February 05, 1970 |
| Most Successful Bowler | Shane Warne - 130 Wickets | Hugh Tayfield - 64 Wickets |
| Best Bowling Analysis | 8/61 by Mitchell Johnson On December 17, 2008 | 7/23 by Hugh Tayfield On January 20, 1950 |
