Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test: 5 talking points

#4 Abbott is the first choice replacement

Kyle Abbott came to the tour as the fifth seamer in the squad, after Steyn, Philander, Rabada and Morkel but injuries to Steyn and Morkel meant he got a chance at Perth itself and returned with the Man of the Match award.

In Adelaide, he delivered the spell of the series in the first innings, troubling batsmen with seam movement and swing. His consistent line and length bowling coupled with seam movement made him a difficult bowler to handle.

His figures at one time read 9 runs off 10 overs with 2 wickets and ended Australia's first innings with bowling figures of 29-11-49-3.