An aggressive period from openers Traivs Head and Nic Maddinson set the tone for how Australia will try and push on to force a result in Durban
South Africa will adopt a defensive containment approach on day four of the first Test in Durban to hold off Australia. Pat Cummins' side finished day three at 0-33 in their second innings, establishing a 139-run lead after aggressive early batting from openers Travis Head and Nic Maddinson. Australia remains the only side with a realistic path to victory.
Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince noted the team must control Australia's run rate while seeking wickets. Earlier, South Africa collapsed from 1-84 following poor shot selection against Australian bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, failing to match Australia's first-innings total of 390.
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