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Australia is nearing a victory in the first Test match against South Africa after a dominant performance on day four. Concerns have emerged regarding Steve Smith, who is being assessed for a concussion after being struck by a bouncer.
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CRICKET Aussies march towards victory after late blows, crazy Cummins cameo and star’s clinic RSA v Australia T1 D4 Highlights | 15:51 Dane Heverin from Fox Sports October 13th, 2026 7:10 am Australia is marching towards victory, needing six wickets on the final day to wrap up the first Test against South Africa in Durban following a dominant day four.
The Australians set South Africa 421 runs to win after Matt Renshaw followed up his first innings 190 by top-scoring again with 82 before captain Pat Cummins smacked 32 not out off 12 balls to trigger his declaration at 6/314.
Alarm bells went off as Australia took the field after tea without the brilliance of Steve Smith in the slips - he watched from the changerooms as South Africa reached stumps at 4/102 with Josh Hazlewood taking two wickets, while Renshaw and Cummins claimed one each.
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