AUSTRALIA CRICKET
Proteas face battle to save opening Test as Australia sniff victory on final day
The Proteas will face a battle on the final day to save the opening Test against Australia in Durban, going to stumps on 102-4 after being set a target of 421.
Proteas batsmen fail to impress as Australia take command of first test
Australia have earned a 139-run lead over South Africa after bowling out the lacklustre hosts for 284 runs in their first innings at Kingsmead Stadium on Sunday.
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Josh Inglis to rejoin Australia squad ahead of second Test against Proteas
Australia will welcome Josh Inglis back into their squad ahead of the second Test against South Africa as the wicketkeeper-batter continues his recovery from a fractured finger.
Proteas have work to do after Matt Renshaw century put Australia on top
Matt Renshaw struck a majestic career-best century before Australia took an early wicket to put the visitors on top after two days of the first Test against the Proteas at Kingsmead.
Proteas make inroads into Australia's batting before bad light halts play in Durban
The Proteas made a good start with the ball on the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Durban, reducing the visitors to 187-6 before bad light brought an early end to the final session.
Simon Harmer expecting Australia to come out guns blazing
Proteas spin bowler Simon Harmer expects Australia to bring all their firepower, when the two sides meet in the first of three Test matches in Durban tomorrow.
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