Cummins leads Australia to strong position against South Africa

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 20:57 · Archive

Pat Cummins took 3-54 as Australia built a 139-run lead over South Africa in the first Test at Durban.

Pat Cummins took 3-54 as Australia bowled out South Africa for 284 in their first innings at Durban, giving the visitors a 139-run lead. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon each claimed two wickets in a collective bowling effort that saw South Africa struggle throughout.

Australia's first innings total of 390 was built largely on Matt Renshaw's career-best 190. The Australian batsmen recovered from a precarious position of 124-6 to post a competitive score. For South Africa, David Bedingham top-scored with 49 off 73 balls, while a 52-run ninth-wicket partnership between Keshav Maharaj (34) and Simon Harmer (35 not out) provided some repair work after South Africa slipped to 197-8.

Australia reached 33-0 in their second innings by stumps on day three, with Nic Maddinson on 17 not out and Travis Head on 10 not out. Play ended early due to bad light, with nearly 13 overs lost in the day.

How it is being reported

• Quick hits: Cummins blasts and Maharaj juggles as Smith pulls up lamePat Cummins's explosive knock pushes Australia clear, Keshav Maharaj produces some magic in his follow-through and Steve Smith doesn't join his teammates in the field. Here are the quick hits from day four of the first Test between Australia and South Africa.ABC News Australia · 12 Oct, 20:41
• Cummins helps Australia take control against South AfricaPat Cummins claimed 3-54 as Australia took a 139-run lead against South Africa at stumps on day three of the first Test in Durban.Sky Sports · 11 Oct, 18:06

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