DAY 3: Dominant Aussies take charge with overall lead of 139
Australia has taken a commanding lead of 139 runs against South Africa on the third day of the first Test match in Durban. Despite bad light cutting play short, the Australian openers maintained a strong position after bowling out the hosts for 284.
Why it matters
This match is a significant international cricket fixture that impacts the standing of both nations in the Test cricket circuit.
Australia finished 139 runs ahead with all their second innings wickets in hand after the visitors had enjoyed a largely dominant third day of the first test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday.
Australia carved out a first innings lead of 106 after they bowled South Africa out for 284 in 78 overs in the final session.
When bad light stopped play at 4.30pm, Aussie openers Travis Head and Nick Maddinson had extended that lead by a further 33 runs in 5.4 overs.
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