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Cummins gives Australia a 420-run lead as South Africa begin their chase
Australia and South Africa are playing the first Test of their series.
On day four, Australia declared its second innings at 6-314, giving it a 420-run lead.
Captain Pat Cummins scored 32 runs from 12 balls in a late burst to lift the total.
South Africa then began its chase, with Australia aiming for victory.
Matt Renshaw was the match’s top scorer and took his first Test wicket late in the day.
Keshav Maharaj caught Renshaw after juggling the ball in his follow-through.
Steve Smith stayed off the field after being hit on the helmet while batting and injuring a finger earlier in the match.
Pat Cummins hit 32 runs from 12 balls before declaring Australia’s second innings at 6-314.
The declaration gave Australia a 420-run lead over South Africa in the first Test.
South Africa began their run chase on day four.
Matt Renshaw scored into the 80s before being caught by Keshav Maharaj.
Steve Smith remained off the field after being struck on the helmet while batting.
- Who
- Australia and South Africa, in the first Test.
- What
- Australia declared at 6-314, setting South Africa a target after taking a 420-run lead. South Africa began their chase.
- When
- Day four of the first Test.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Australia declared after building a 420-run lead to set up a victory attempt.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Australia began the day needing quick runs to set up a victory.
Keshav Maharaj took a diving return catch to dismiss Matt Renshaw.
Pat Cummins scored 32 off 12 balls before Australia declared at 6-314, leading by 420 runs.
South Africa began their run chase, while Steve Smith stayed in the pavilion.
- Australia's second-innings total
- 6-314 declared
- Australia's lead
- 420 runs
- Pat Cummins's late innings
- 32 runs off 12 balls
- Matt Renshaw's score when dismissed
- In the 80s
- Match
- First Test between Australia and South Africa
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