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Record-breaking quartet put Australia in full control against South Africa

Australia has established a dominant position in the opening Test match against South Africa. The visitors posted 390 runs in their first innings and reached 33 without loss by the close of play, while the hosts were dismissed for 284.

The Australian bowling unit, featuring a veteran group of players who have each surpassed 300 career Test wickets, combined to claim nine of the South African dismissals. This performance maintains the momentum established by the quartet during their previous series.

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