Sensational Smith, relentless quicks - Australia veterans serve reminder
Summary
Australia's experienced cricket team showed strong bowling to dismiss South Africa for 284 runs on day three of the first Test in Durban. Key bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon took most of the wickets, while Steve Smith caught three catches, making him the top non-wicketkeeper catcher in Test cricket history.Key Facts
- Australia scored 390 runs in their first innings and are leading by 139 runs after scoring 33 without loss on day three.
- South Africa started well but lost wickets quickly after 82 runs for 1 wicket.
- Pat Cummins took 3 wickets; Starc, Hazlewood, and Lyon took 2 wickets each.
- Australia’s bowlers adjusted their style to prevent South African batsmen from hitting easily.
- South Africa is playing their first Test since November.
- Steve Smith took three catches, moving past Joe Root with 223 catches as a non-wicketkeeper in Test cricket.
- Steve Smith’s catches included one spectacular one-handed catch and two where he anticipated the batsmen’s shots.
- Nathan Lyon bowled economically, giving few runs and making the pitch work in favor of spin bowling.
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