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Australia take control of first Test against South Africa
Australia took control of the first Test against South Africa in Durban on day three.
Australia had made 390 in its first innings, and South Africa was then dismissed for 284.
The four experienced bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon shared the wickets.
Australia changed its bowling lengths after South Africa reached 82 for one, making it harder for the batters to score freely.
Steve Smith took two sharp catches off Lyon, bringing his Test catch total to 223, three more than Joe Root among non-wicketkeepers.
Australia ended the day on 33 without loss, leading by 139 runs.
The five-day Test continues, with Australia in a strong position.
Australia took control of the first Test against South Africa on day three in Durban.
South Africa were dismissed for 284, giving Australia a first-innings lead of 106.
Australia reached 33 without loss in their second innings and led by 139 runs.
Pat Cummins took three wickets, while Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon took two each.
Steve Smith took two catches off Lyon, including a one-handed catch to dismiss Kyle Verreynne.
- Who
- Australia and South Africa.
- What
- Australia took control of the first Test, leading by 139 runs.
- When
- Day three of the five-day Test. The article was published on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Durban, South Africa.
- Why
- Australia dismissed South Africa for 284 after tightening their bowling lengths and limiting scoring opportunities.
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Matt Renshaw scored 190 as Australia made 390 in their first innings.
South Africa were 82-1 before Australia’s bowlers reduced them to 214-8.
South Africa were dismissed for 284, and Australia ended the day on 33-0.
- Australia first innings
- 390
- South Africa innings
- 284
- Australia second innings
- 33-0
- Australia lead
- 139 runs
- Pat Cummins
- 3-54
- Matt Renshaw
- 190 points to final
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