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Australia Stuns South Africa with Three Early Wickets on Day Three
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CNBC TV18•11-10-2026, 16:00
Australia Stuns South Africa with Three Early Wickets on Day Three
- •Australia took three crucial wickets before lunch on the third day at Kingsmead, leaving South Africa struggling at 115 for four.
- •South Africa trails Australia's first innings total of 390 by 275 runs with Tristan Stubbs and Wiaan Mulder currently at the crease.
- •Aiden Markram, captain Temba Bavuma, and David Bedingham all lost their wickets to loose strokes during the morning session.
- •Steve Smith made a significant impact by taking two smart catches in the slips, including a spectacular diving grab to dismiss Bedingham for 49.
- •Wiaan Mulder survived a late review just before lunch after television replays showed a low catch by Marnus Labuschagne had bounced.
Key Questions Answered
South Africa reached 115 for four wickets at lunch on the third day of the first test at Kingsmead, remaining 275 runs behind Australia's first-innings total of 390.
Aiden Markram was caught by Matt Renshaw at first slip after getting a healthy edge while trying to drive a delivery from Mitch Starc.
Matt Renshaw highlighted Australia's imposing first-innings total of 390 runs with a stellar 190-run knock.
