Cummins blasts and Maharaj juggles as Smith pulls up lame - quick hits from South Africa
Australia and South Africa continue their Test cricket series, with notable performances from Pat Cummins and Keshav Maharaj. The match saw a mix of aggressive batting and defensive fielding, including a surprising catch by Maharaj.
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Cummins and Maharaj produced magic while Smith pulled up lame on day four. ( Getty Images, Fox Cricket )
Link copied Share Share article Pat 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 .
Maddinson picked up where he left off. ( Getty Images: Gerhard Duraan/Gallo Images )
Nic Maddinson hooked the first ball of the innings for four, so it was no surprise that he got a move on when day four began with Australia needing quick runs to set up a victory.
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