Australia's veteran bowlers dominate South Africa in first Test
Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins and Lyon extend their record-breaking partnership as Australia takes control in Durban.
At a glance
- South Africa bowled out for 284; Australia leads by 139 runs
- Four Australian bowlers—Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins and Lyon—took nine wickets combined
- All four bowlers have exceeded 300 Test wickets, an unprecedented achievement for a quartet
Australia has established a commanding position in the first Test against South Africa in Durban. The home team's four senior bowlers—Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon—took nine wickets to dismiss South Africa for 284, leaving the visitors trailing by 139 runs.
All four bowlers have surpassed 300 Test wickets, making them the only quartet in history to achieve this milestone while playing together. Australia reached 33 without loss by the end of day three before bad light halted play.
Why it matters
The four bowlers represent a rare combination of experience and longevity in Test cricket, all exceeding 300 wickets while playing together.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — SportRecord-breaking quartet put Australia in full control against South Africa
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