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Australia lead South Africa by 139 runs on day four of first Test
Australia and South Africa are playing the first Test in Durban.
Australia began day four with no wickets lost and 33 runs on the board.
That gave them a lead of 139 runs over South Africa.
Nic Maddinson was 17 not out, with Travis Head on 10.
Maddinson had been dismissed for a duck in Australia’s first innings after being recalled to the side.
His second-innings start offered him a chance to make a bigger contribution.
Australia were in control, but the match was still underway.
Australia began day four of the first Test against South Africa in Durban with a lead of 139 runs.
South Africa had been bowled out for 284.
Australia resumed at 0 for 33, with Nic Maddinson on 17 and Travis Head on 10.
Maddinson and Head were at the crease as Australia looked to extend their lead.
- Who
- Australia and South Africa.
- What
- Australia led South Africa by 139 runs on day four of the first Test.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Durban, South Africa.
- Why
- Australia had built a lead after bowling South Africa out for 284.
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Australia ended the day with a lead of 139 runs and Maddinson and Head at the crease.
Australia resumed at 0 for 33 in Durban.
- Australia's lead
- 139 runs at the start of day four
- South Africa's total
- 284
- Australia's score
- 0 for 33
- Venue
- Durban
- Date
- October 12, 2026








