Starc Takes Six as Australia Bowls South Africa Out for 329 in Third Test
Mitchell Starc's five-wicket haul anchored Australia's bowling effort, dismissing South Africa for 329 runs on the first day of the third Test.
Mitchell Starc was the standout bowler, taking six wickets as Australia dismissed South Africa for 329 runs in the third Test on Thursday.
South Africa's innings saw contributions from several batsmen, with Aiden Markram scoring 78 and Tony de Zorzi adding 95. Heinrich Klaasen managed 50 runs before being caught by Hazlewood off Starc's bowling. David Miller also contributed 42 runs. The home side was eventually bowled out in 82.3 overs.
Starc's performance included the wickets of Markram, Bedingham, Rickelton, Mulder, Jansen, and Rabada. Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon also contributed with crucial wickets, dismissing Bavuma and Ackerman respectively.
Australia's bowlers had a strong showing, limiting South Africa's scoring opportunities. The extras column added 10 runs to South Africa's total, including no balls, wides, byes, and leg byes.
The third Test is being played in Cape Town.