Ponting makes bold statement on South Africa pace duo

Ponting was impressed with Rabada and Jansen's efforts and now believes the pair is right up there in terms of opening bowling combinations in world cricket.

"I don't think there's any doubt about that," Ponting told ICC Digital before Australia’s fightback, when asked whether Rabada and Jansen were the most formidable duo in the world.

"I think that's sort of been building up over the last couple of years. They contrast each other really well with the left-arm and right-arm.

"Marco is obviously getting a bit steeper bounce than what Rabada gets. When you're talking about bowling partnerships or bowling combinations, you need guys that complement each other well.

"It's no good having two guys that are exactly the same because then it feels like you've got the same stuff coming at you from both ends...those two have worked really well together now for a few years."

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