A disciplined masterclass from South Africa’s pace trio left Australia reeling on the opening day of the first Test at Kingsmead, before an unbroken 63-run stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins provided a gritty rearguard action under gloomy Durban…
South Africa's seamers dominated the opening day of the first Test at Kingsmead, reducing Australia to 187/6 in Durban before bad light ended play early after 65.2 overs. Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, and returning paceman Anrich Nortje claimed two wickets each to put the Proteas firmly in control after Australian captain Pat Cummins chose to bat first.
Australia slumped to 124/6 before Matt Renshaw and Cummins launched an unbroken 63-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Renshaw finished the day unbeaten on 46 runs alongside Cummins on 33, helping the visitors recover after top-order dismissals that included Nic Maddinson for a duck and Steve Smith for 24.
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