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Australia take control as time becomes key in Durban Test
Australia and South Africa are playing the first Test in Durban.
On day three, South Africa made 284 in its first innings, 106 runs short of Australia's total.
Australia's bowlers took wickets after an 84-run partnership had briefly strengthened South Africa's position.
Captain Pat Cummins took three wickets and managed his bowlers effectively.
Steve Smith took four catches, moving to the top of the all-time list for catches in Test cricket.
Australia extended its lead to 139 runs through Nic Maddinson and Travis Head before bad light stopped play.
Australia is in front, but time is now a key obstacle to securing a win, and play is due to continue on the next day.
Australia moved into a strong position in the Durban Test after dismissing South Africa for 284 on day three.
South Africa trailed by 106 runs, and Australia extended its lead to 139 before bad light stopped play.
Steve Smith took four catches, moving to the top of the all-time list for Test catches.
Pat Cummins took three wickets and rotated his bowlers effectively.
Time was Australia’s main obstacle to victory, with bad light ending play early for the third day running.
- Who
- Australia and South Africa, in the first Test.
- What
- Australia took control of the match, but time became a key obstacle to victory.
- When
- Day three of the Test.
- Where
- Durban, South Africa.
- Why
- Australia built a substantial lead, but bad light repeatedly cut short play.
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South Africa made 284 in its first innings, 106 runs behind Australia.
Aiden Markram and David Bedingham put on an 84-run second-wicket partnership before South Africa’s innings faltered.
Australia extended its lead to 139 before bad light stopped play.
- South Africa first innings
- 284 runs
- First-innings deficit
- 106 runs
- Australia lead at stoppage
- 139 runs
- Steve Smith
- Four catches; moved to the top of the all-time list for Test catches
- Pat Cummins
- Three wickets
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