Starc six-fer headlines seesaw opening day of third Test between South Africa and Australia

Mitchell Starc inspired a dramatic South Africa collapse by taking six wickets with the second new ball on day one of the third Test in Cape Town. South Africa had raced to a commanding start through Marques Ackerman's 95 and Aiden Markram's 78, sharing an opening stand of 158. However, Starc spearheaded a ruthless Australian fightback late in the day to dismiss the hosts.

After Pat Cummins chose to bowl, Australia fought through a dominant morning session before chipping away with regular breakthroughs. Starc then delivered the decisive blow with the new ball, taking four wickets across two overs as South Africa lost their final four wickets for two runs, completing his third five-wicket haul against the Proteas.