ABC Cricket Podcast

ABC Cricket Podcast

Broadcaster Corbin Middlemas and ex-Test opener Ed Cowan pull apart the biggest issues in cricket. Your weekly deep dive into the sport.
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Episode's summary

Corbin and Ed unpack South Africa's emphatic innings victory over Australia in the second Test at St George's Park, where the Proteas roared back from 6/110 to hand Australia their second loss in four Tests. The boys dissect Australia's batting collapse — all out for 99 — the tactical missteps with the bouncer plan against the lower order, the glaring absence of Nathan Lyon, and Temba Bavuma's masterful hundred. They dive into the ongoing opening batsman conundrum, Marnus Labuschagne's 47-innings century drought, and what changes might come for the series decider in Cape Town. Plus: Harry Brook's record-breaking ODI double century and Sri Lanka's astonishing 430-run chase, the Aussie women's series win over New Zealand, a Sheffield Shield round-up, Sam Konstas staking his claim for a recall, and listener emails — including a heartfelt message from Dawn, and a Tasmanian holiday itinerary from Ed.

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South Africa Stun Australia

Corbin and Ed unpack South Africa's emphatic innings victory over Australia in the second Test at St George's Park, where the Proteas roared back from 6/110 to hand Australia their second loss in four Tests. The boys dissect Australia's batting collapse — all out for 99 — the tactical missteps with the bouncer plan against the lower order, the glaring absence of Nathan Lyon, and Temba Bavuma's masterful hundred. They dive into the ongoing opening batsman conundrum, Marnus Labuschagne's 47-innings century drought, and what changes might come for the series decider in Cape Town. Plus: Harry Brook's record-breaking ODI double century and Sri Lanka's astonishing 430-run chase, the Aussie women's series win over New Zealand, a Sheffield Shield round-up, Sam Konstas staking his claim for a recall, and listener emails — including a heartfelt message from Dawn, and a Tasmanian holiday itinerary from Ed.

23 Oct 2026
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Grandstand at Stumps: Battling Boland can't save Australia from an innings defeat

Scott Boland did his job for Australia with a 166 ball innings as night watchman while Travis Head notched his 13th Test century. Even the weather did its bit by wiping out the entire morning session. But that's where the positives ended for Australia. The were dismissed for 295 to suffer an innings defeat. Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques and Jason Gillespie wrap up all the action from Day 5 in Gqeberha plus Ben Cameron chats to Australian captain Pat Cummins. To get in touch, email Corbin at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au or send a voice note here. ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via…

23 Oct 2026
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Grandstand at Stumps: career jeopardy for Aussies as Jansen stars

Australia is staring down the barrel of defeat in the 2nd Test in a performance that could shake the careers of a number of players. Marco Jansen followed up his batting heroics with a 5 wicket haul as South Africa dismissed Australia for 99 and then enforced the follow on. In a further blow to Australia Steve Smith is hampered by a neck injury, while Marnus Labuschagne notched an unwanted Test record. Corbin Middlemas, Phil Jaques and Jason Gillespie wrap up all the action from Day 4 in Gqeberha. To get in touch, email Corbin at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au or send a voice note here. ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get…

22 Oct 2026
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Grandstand at Stumps: A Temba ton as Bavuma blasts South Africa into the box seat

South Africa wrestled back momentum on day 3 of the 2nd Test against Australia on the back of a brilliant century to captain Temba Bavuma.

21 Oct 2026
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Grandstand at Stumps: More rain and more pain for South Africa

Australia are in control of the 2nd Test against South Africa in Gqeberha, despite the start of play being delayed for almost 6 hours on day 2.

20 Oct 2026