DAY 3: South Africa’s batters fritter wickets away
Australia holds a 139-run lead over South Africa after a dominant third day of the first Test match in Durban. Despite South Africa's efforts, Australia's openers extended the lead before bad light forced an early end to play.
Why it matters
The match is a pivotal test of strength between two major cricketing nations, with Australia currently in a commanding position.
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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