SA vs AUS 3rd Test: Starc Takes 6 Wickets as SA Bowled Out for 329

Mitchell Starc's 6 for 72 restricts South Africa to 329 on Day 1 of the deciding Test at Cape Town after a 158-run opening stand by Ackerman and Markram.

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On the first day of the crucial third Test match at Newlands, South Africa was bowled out for 329 thanks to a spectacular six-wicket haul by left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc.

After winning the toss, Australia chose to bowl first, and South Africa's top order dominated the opening session. The first Australian speed attack was bluntly forced by the powerful 158-run combination between openers Marques Ackerman and Aiden Markram. Before painfully missing a century after being caught off the bowling of off-spinner Nathan Lyon, Ackerman played energetically, scoring 95 runs off 134 balls. Before being dismissed, Markram scored a solid 78 runs, firmly anchoring the opposite end.

South Africa lost control of the middle order as a result of the Australian bowling outfit tightening its lines after the openers left. All-rounder Marco Jansen contributed a vital 52 to stabilize the Protea’s innings and raise the total above 300 runs, and middle-order batsman David Bedingham launched a counteroffensive with a tenacious 50.

Starc and the second new ball had the entire final session. Starc finished with remarkable scores of 6 for 72 by destroying the lower order with deadly swing and exact accuracy. As Day 1 came to an end, his late-day outburst turned the tide back in favor of the visiting team by ending the South African innings at 329 just before the end of play.

This final match at Cape Town will determine the trophy because the three-match series is now tied at 1-1. Today morning on Day 2, Australian openers will start their first innings against a scoreboard pressure of 329 on a Newlands ground that has already shown support for both spin and late pace movement.

FAQs:

Q: What was the final score for South Africa in their first innings of 3^rd Test Match against Australia?

A: On the first day of the crucial third Test match at Newlands, South Africa was bowled out for 329.

Q: Who was the most successful bowler for Australia on Day 1 of 3^rd Test Match against South Africa?

A: Left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc led the attack, taking 6 wickets for 72 runs.

Q: Who were the top scorers for the South African team in the 3^rd Test Match against Australia?

A: Opener Marques Ackerman top-scored with 95 runs, while Aiden Markram contributed a steady 78.

Q: What is the current status of the three-match Test series between South Africa and Australia?

A: The series is currently deadlocked at 1-1, making this third Test match the ultimate decider.

Q: Where is the third Test match between South Africa and Australia being played?

A: The deciding match is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa.