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Australia fight back after South Africa's strong start in Cape Town decider
October 27, 2026 at 07:58 PM
Australia recovered from a poor opening session to bowl South Africa out for 329 on day one of the deciding third Test in Cape Town.
- Captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bowl first under sunny skies.
- South Africa's openers reached 140 by lunch before slumping to 232-6.
- Mitchell Starc took 6-72, including four wickets in six balls with the new ball.
- Opener Marques Ackerman was stumped on 95, denied a first Test century.