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Australia reduces South Africa to 115-4 at lunch on day three

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Australia reduces South Africa to 115-4 at lunch on day three

Summary

Australia took three wickets in the first session on Sunday to restrict South Africa to 115-4 during their first innings at lunch on the third day of the first Test in Durban. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were the standout bowlers for Australia, each contributing crucial wickets. South Africa, who are reigning world Test champions, trails Australia by 275 runs after the visitors scored 390 in their first innings, led by a career-best 190 from Matt Renshaw. The match remains in progress as South Africa attempts to rebuild after early setbacks.

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By the Numbers

•South Africa is at 115-4 in their first innings
•Australia leads by 275 runs
•Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon took crucial wickets
•Match ongoing in Durban
•Matt Renshaw scored 190 for Australia in first innings

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Australia takes control of 1st test vs South Africa, reducing home side to 115-4 at lunch of 3rd day

What they're saying

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DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Australia took three wickets in the morning session on Sunday to reduce South Africa to 115-4 (38 overs) in its first innings at lunch on day three of the first cricket test.Pat Cummins (1-24) and Nathan Lyon (1-22) were the pick of the bowlers as South Africa still trails by 275 runs.
— Yahoo Sports

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