Australia Takes Control of 1st Cricket Test vs South Africa, Leads by 139 Runs at Stumps
- Australia holds control of the first Test at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, as South Africa slumped to 4-115 at lunch on day three. Two moments of brilliance from Steve Smith left the hosts on the back foot.
- Anchored by a monumental 190-run performance from Matt Renshaw, the Queenslander, Australia posted 390 in their first innings. The touring side set a challenging total before the bowlers took charge.
- Smith's two crucial catches dismantled the South African top order. He helped Nathan Lyon remove captain Temba Bavuma, then leapt to secure Pat Cummins's first wicket by dismissing David Beddingham for 49.
- The Proteas lost 3-15 from 9.3 overs after a promising start, with rapid wicket losses leaving the hosts struggling to recover. Mitchell Starc caught Aiden Markram at slip, shifting momentum decisively.
- Australia's selectors faced criticism for recalling Nic Maddinson to open the batting after almost 10 years. Meanwhile, Renshaw's success in the middle order has created another selection headache for the team.
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Australia tighten grip on Durban Test after restricting South Africa to 284, take 139-run lead after day 3
Australia's bowlers shared the wickets as South Africa were dismissed for 284 in their first innings. Cummins finished with figures of 3/54, while Mitchell Starc (2/63), Josh Hazlewood (2/54) and Nathan Lyon (2/58) took two wickets each.
Smith breaks fielding record as Australia take control of 1st Test
Smith held four catches, taking his total to 223, as South Africa were bowled out for 284 in reply to Australia's first innings of 390. Nic Maddinson (17 not out) and Travis Head (10 not out) added 33 runs off just 5.4 overs to stretch Australia's overall lead to 139 before bad light ended play for the third day in a row. Maddinson, who laboured to a 33-ball duck in the first innings, hit two fours off Marco Jansen in the first over of the secon…
The Toronto Star
Australia takes control of 1st cricket test vs South Africa, leads by 139 runs at stumps
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Pat Cummins claimed 3-54 as Australia took a 139-run lead against South Africa at stumps on day three of the first cricket test.
The Independent
The Independent (US)Australia take firm grip of first test against South Africa after day three
The Aussies lead by 139 runs at the close of day three in Durban
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