Australia Lead South Africa by 139 Runs in Durban Test
Australia finished Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Durban at 33 without loss in their second innings, holding a lead of 139 runs.
Matt Renshaw top scored for Australia with 190 as the visitors made 390 in their first innings. South Africa replied with 284, giving Australia a first-innings lead of 106 runs.
Steve Smith made history in the field, taking four catches to reach 223 Test catches and surpass England’s Joe Root’s previous record of 220.
Pat Cummins led Australia’s bowling attack with 3-54. David Bedingham top scored for South Africa with 49, while Simon Harmer made 35 not out and Keshav Maharaj scored 34.
Australia’s Nic Maddinson was unbeaten on 17 and Travis Head on 10 when bad light ended play early.
The first Test continues at Kingsmead, with two scheduled days remaining.
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