Australia leads South Africa 139 after Day 3 of Test
Australia built a 139-run lead over South Africa in Durban on Day 3 of the Test.
The Brief
- Australia dismissed South Africa for 284 in their first innings.
- Australia scored 390 in their first innings, with Matt Renshaw scoring 190.
- South Africa's David Bedingham top-scored with 49.
Australia ended Day 3 of the first Test in Durban with a 139-run lead over South Africa. The hosts were dismissed for 284 in their first innings, with Pat Cummins taking three wickets.
Australia's bowlers collectively accounted for all 10 South African wickets. Cummins finished with 3/54, while Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon each took two wickets.
Australia posted 390 in their first innings, with Matt Renshaw scoring a career-best 190. The visitors recovered from 124/6 to set a strong total.
South Africa began their second innings and reached 33/0 in 5.4 overs before play was halted due to bad light. Nearly 13 overs were lost, with Nic Maddinson and Travis Head at the crease.
David Bedingham top-scored for South Africa with 49 off 73 balls. The hosts struggled at 197/8 before Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer added 52 runs for the ninth wicket.
Maharaj scored 34, while Harmer remained unbeaten on 35. South Africa, the reigning World Test champions, are facing Australia for the first time since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
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