Record-breaking quartet put Australia in full control against South Africa
Australia's veteran bowling quartet of Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins, and Lyon dominated the first Test against South Africa in Durban. The team ended the third day in a commanding position after bowling out South Africa for 284.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the historic longevity and effectiveness of Australia's senior bowling attack in international Test cricket.
Pat Cummins punches the air after dismissing Tristan Stubbs for the second of his three wickets./Getty Images Pat Cummins punches the air after dismissing Tristan Stubbs for the second of his three wickets./Getty Images Cricket Record-breaking quartet put Australia in full control against South Africa Australia 390 & 33-0; South Africa 284
Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins and Lyon share nine wickets
Prefer the Guardian on Google As a fractured news environment demonstrates, observations can be made from just about any perspective. One view of Australia’s Test team could focus on age, with the principal bowlers all having more than 33 years to their names. Another could focus on them all having more than 300 wickets.
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