Prior to this 3-Match Test Series against South Africa,Australia were were routed 3-0 in Sri Lanka in July-August 2016 to lose their top Test ranking, and were then hammered 5-0 in a ODI series in South Africa
Australia are ranked third behind India and Pakistan in Tests with South Africa down to five after winning just two of their last 12 Tests.
But South Africa have not lost in three Tests at the WACA Ground and are looking forward to setting the tone for the remainder of the series by winning again in Perth.
For South Africa -
Dale Steyn, who has taken 416 wickets in 84 Tests, once again stands as South Africa's chief bowling threat along with newcomer Rabada, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel.
Hashim Amla (563 runs at 70.37), Temba Bavuma (332 runs at 66.4), stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis (257 at 51.4) and Quinton de Kock (308 at 77) have all been in form this year.
Mitchell Starc, who has taken 115 wickets at 27.36 in his 28 Tests, said he was ready to lead Australia's attack
Steve Smith of Australia and Faf du Plessis of South Africa pose with the Test Series trophy at the WACA,Perth
Australia Squad - Test Ranking 3
Steve Smith (capt), David Warner, Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja, Adam Voges, Mitchell Marsh, Peter Nevill, Mitchell Starc, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Joe Mennie (12th man).
South Africa Squad - Test Ranking5
Faf du Plessis, Kyle Abbott, Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Stephen Cook, Quinton de Kock, JP Duminy, Dean Elgar, Keshav Maharaj, Morne Morkel, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Dane Vilas
HEAD TO HEAD:
Total: 91
Australia wins: 50
South Africa wins: 21
Draws: 20
IN AUSTRALIA:
Total: 38
Australia wins: 20
South Africa wins: 8
Draws: 10
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