South Africa were bowled out for 329 on the opening day of the third Test against Australia at Newlands on Tuesday, 27 October, with Mitchell Starc taking six wickets for 72.
Australia had not begun their reply when play ended. Cricket Australia’s match page confirmed stumps with the Proteas 329 runs ahead in the first innings.
Marques Ackerman led South Africa’s scoring with 95 from 94 balls. Aiden Markram contributed 78, while David Bedingham and Marco Jansen also reached fifty.
The hosts had made a strong start after Australia chose to field. SuperSport reported that South Africa reached lunch on 140 without loss before Australia took four wickets in the afternoon session.
Ackerman was stumped by Alex Carey off Nathan Lyon, five runs short of a century.
Bedingham made 50, Jansen 52 and Ryan Rickelton 42, according to Cricket World’s scorecard. South Africa’s innings lasted 82.3 overs.
Australia will begin their first innings on Wednesday, 28 October. The Test is scheduled to run until 31 October in Cape Town.
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