In May 2022, Cricket Australia confirmed the fixtures for the tour,[3] with three-match ODI series was scheduled to be played just after the test series.[4] However, in July 2022, South Africa withdrew from the ODI series, after the fixtures clashed with their new domestic T20 league.[5] The ODI series would have formed part of the inaugural 2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.[6] The Super League points for the three matches were awarded to Australia, subject to approval by ICC.[7] Later, the matches were scratched with the points being awarded to Australia.[8][9]
The Gabba was sanctioned by the ICC, receiving a "below average" rating and one demerit point from match referee Richie Richardson, after the first Test was over within two days.[10]
This was the first time Australia and South Africa played each other in a Boxing Day Test since 2008.
David Warner (Aus) played in his 100th Test.[20] He became the tenth cricketer and second Australian to score a century in his hundredth Test, and the second overall to score a double century.[21][22] He also became the second cricketer, after Gordon Greenidge, to score a century in both his 100th Test and 100th ODI appearances.[23]
Cameron Green (Aus) took his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.[24]
David Warner became the eighth Australian cricketer to complete 8000 runs in Test cricket.[25][26]
Alex Carey scored his maiden Test century, becoming only the second wicket-keeper (after Rod Marsh) to score a century at the MCG, and the first Australian wicket-keeper to score a Test century since Brad Haddin in 2013.[27]
This was Australia's first Test series win against South Africa since 2014 and their first at home since 2005–06.
No play was possible after 16:22 on Day 3 due to rain.
World Test Championship Points: Australia 12, South Africa 0.
