South Africa strike early on Day 4! Marco Jansen gets the breakthrough as Travis Head departs for 11 off 18 balls. The left-hander looks to work a full delivery onto the leg side, but gets a leading edge that travels straight to Temba Bavuma at mid-on. The Proteas captain makes no mistake, and Australia are 43/1 after seven overs, with Nic Maddinson unbeaten on 26. A timely wicket for the hosts!
South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 1st Test Day 4: Marco Jansen Strikes Early To Remove Travis Head | AUS 65/1 (9)
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SA Vs AUS Live Score, 1st Test Day 4: South Africa will face an uphill battle on Day 4 of the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead in Durban, with the visitors firmly in control after three days of action. Australia resume their second innings at 33/0, holding a lead of 139 runs after dismissing South Africa for 284 in reply to their first-innings total of 390. Nic Maddinson and Travis Head are unbeaten at the crease and will look to extend Australia's advantage before captain Pat Cummins considers a declaration. South Africa's bowlers must strike early to prevent the visitors from building an insurmountable lead. Meanwhile, the Proteas will need a strong batting response in their second innings to keep their hopes alive. With bad light repeatedly interrupting play, the weather and available overs could also influence the contest as Australia close in on a series-opening victory.
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Australia strengthened their grip on the first Test against South Africa on Day 3 at Kingsmead in Durban, finishing with a 139-run lead. After posting 390 in their first innings, the visitors bowled South Africa out for 284. David Bedingham top-scored with 49, while Keshav Maharaj contributed 34 and Simon Harmer remained unbeaten on 35. Steve Smith stole the spotlight with four outstanding catches, surpassing England's Joe Root to set a new record for most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Test cricket. Pat Cummins claimed three wickets, while Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon took two each. Australia reached 33 without loss in their second innings before bad light stopped play early.
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