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South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day one – live

Mitchell Starc claimed six wickets as Australia managed to bowl out South Africa for 329 during the opening day of the third Test. The bowling performance helped Australia bounce back after a fluctuating day of cricket.

The South African lineup featured Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, captain Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Gerald Coetzee, and Kagiso Rabada. Australia made four changes to their lineup for the fixture, though a definitive replacement opener for Usman Khawaja has not been established.

Khawaja recently drew attention away from the pitch with media appearances surrounding a book release alongside an Australian Story feature.

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