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Australia tighten grip on Durban Test, take 139-run lead after day 2

Pat Cummins picked up three wickets as Australia built a 139-run lead over South Africa by stumps on Day 3 of the first Test in Durban on Sunday.

Times Of India

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:23 PM

Key Things to Know

Australia established a 139-run lead over South Africa after Day 3 of the first Test in Durban.
South Africa were bowled out for 284 in their first innings in response to Australia's total of 390.
Pat Cummins led the bowling attack with 3/54, supported by two wickets each from Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon.

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Pat Cummins took 3/54 as Australia bowled out South Africa for 284 on Day 3 of the first Test in Durban. After posting 390 in their first innings, Australia reached 33/0 in their second innings to build an overall lead of 139 runs before bad light ended play early.

David Bedingham top-scored for South Africa with 49, while Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon claimed two wickets each. Late resistance from Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer helped the hosts avoid the follow-on before Australia's openers batted safely until stumps.

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Australia tighten grip on Durban Test, take 139-run lead after day 2

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