Australia fight back after South Africa reach 329
Mitchell Starc took six wickets as South Africa were bowled out for 329 on day one of the third Test in Cape Town.
South Africa reached 329 runs on Tuesday before being bowled out on the first day of the third Test against Australia in Cape Town. The Proteas were sent in to bat at Newlands, with four players scoring half-centuries and four dismissed for ducks. Marques Ackerman top-scored with 95 runs, sharing a 158-run opening partnership with Aiden Markram, who made 78.
The home team were in a strong position at 203/2 but lost four wickets for 29 runs. Middle-order batters David Bedingham scored 50, Ryan Rickelton made 42, and Marco Jansen added 52. Fast bowler Mitchell Starc led Australia's fightback, taking 6/72, his 20th five-wicket haul, to end South Africa's innings.
Starc stated a "reset at lunch" helped Australia's recovery after South Africa's strong start. He conceded 39 runs in his first seven overs but took the last six wickets. Stumps were drawn before the scheduled close of play after South Africa were dismissed.
Why it mattersSouth African cricket fans are affected by the team's performance in the third Test match against Australia.