Australia fight back to keep Cummins out of unwanted club... for now
Summary
South Africa made 329 on the first day of the third Test in Cape Town after Australia chose to bowl. Mitchell Starc took six wickets for 72 runs, including four wickets in six deliveries late in the day, and Australia had not yet batted.Key Facts
- The third Test is the series decider, scheduled for 27–31 October in Cape Town.
- Australia won the toss and chose to bowl under clear skies.
- South Africa reached 203 for one before losing six wickets for 29 runs.
- Marques Ackerman scored 95, Aiden Markram made 78, and David Bedingham scored 50.
- Nathan Lyon dismissed Ackerman and South Africa captain Temba Bavuma.
- Mitchell Starc finished with six wickets for 72 runs.
- Starc took four wickets in six deliveries near the end of the innings.
- South Africa were all out for 329; Australia were yet to bat.
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