Australia's Veteran Pacers Dismiss South Africa for 284 in Durban Test
· Sports · BBC Sport, ESPNCricinfo
Australia's bowling quartet of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon dismissed South Africa for 284 on day three of the first Test in Durban. Cummins took three wickets, while Starc, Hazlewood and Lyon each claimed two scalps. The performance came after South Africa had reached 82-1 in reply to Australia's first-innings total of 390. Matt Renshaw's 170 not out across the first two days had earlier steadied Australia's innings. The veterans' effectiveness silenced doubts about their potency ahead of upcoming Tests against New Zealand, India and England.
Why it matters
The spell reaffirms the enduring threat of Australia's pace attack despite perceptions of ageing personnel. It bolsters their chances in the upcoming series against top-ranked teams.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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