Starc's four-wicket burst secures draw for Australia vs South Africa

Starc's four-wicket burst secures draw for Australia vs South Africa

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Mitchell Starc claimed four wickets in six deliveries in the final session of the Test at Newlands, securing a draw for Australia against South Africa after the hosts posted 329 runs. Earlier in the match, Starc had already turned the tide on day one, taking six wickets as Australia recovered from an early deficit to dismiss South Africa.

He also struck four boundaries in a single over before delivering the decisive six-ball spell that levelled the contest. The series of aggressive bowling and fielding by Australia set up a closely contested encounter, with both sides trading dominant performances throughout the game.

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October 28, 2026
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Starc claims four wickets in six balls to secure draw for Australia against South Africa
Starc claims four wickets in six balls to secure draw for Australia against South Africa

The Age • 28 Oct 04:08

Mitchell Starc took four wickets in six deliveries in the final session of the Test, helping Australia level the match after South Africa posted 329 runs.

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Starc swings between four consecutive boundaries and a four-wicket burst in Cape Town Test
Starc swings between four consecutive boundaries and a four-wicket burst in Cape Town Test

Cricbuzz • 28 Oct 01:42

Australia’s Mitchell Starc hit four fours in one over before later claiming four wickets in six balls, as South Africa’s early dominance turned into a tight contest at Newlands.

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October 27, 2026
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South Africa and Australia trade dominant performances in Cape Town Test
South Africa and Australia trade dominant performances in Cape Town Test

Cricinfo • 27 Oct 18:10

The third Test in Cape Town saw South Africa recover from early setbacks to post a large total, while Australia fought back with aggressive bowling and fielding, setting up a closely contested match.

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Australia rally as Mitchell Starc clinches win for South Africa on day one of Cape Town Test
Australia rally as Mitchell Starc clinches win for South Africa on day one of Cape Town Test

BBC • 27 Oct 17:10

Australia recovered from a poor start to restrict South Africa to 329 runs on the first day of the third Test in Cape Town, with Mitchell Starc taking four wickets in his final over.

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Starc's six-wicket haul turns tide on opening day in Cape Town
Starc's six-wicket haul turns tide on opening day in Cape Town

Cricbuzz • 27 Oct 16:24

Australia recovered from an early deficit to dismiss South Africa for 329, with Mitchell Starc taking six wickets on day one of the Test match.

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Starc claims six wickets as Australia bowl South Africa out for 329 on Day One
Starc claims six wickets as Australia bowl South Africa out for 329 on Day One

The Guardian • 27 Oct 15:59

Mitchell Starc took six wickets for 72 runs, helping Australia dismiss South Africa for 329 in the first Test of the series.

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