Australia cuts South Africa's 329-run lead to 138 in Cape Town Test

Australia cuts South Africa's 329-run lead to 138 in Cape Town Test

The Guardian reported that on day two of the third Test in Cape Town, Australia cut South Africa's first-innings lead to 138 runs, with key wickets falling and a steady partnership between Travis Head and David Warner. Earlier, Mitchell Starc had turned the match on day one by taking six wickets as Australia dismissed South Africa for 329 after an early setback. The Age reported that in the final session of day two, Starc claimed four wickets in six balls, helping Australia level the scores.

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28 octobre 2026
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South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day two - live
South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day two - live

The Guardian • 28 oct. 13h58

On day two of the third Test, Australia reduced South Africa's lead to 138 runs, with key wickets falling and a steady partnership between Travis Head and David Warner.

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The four balls that turned the Test, and saved captain Pat Cummins
The four balls that turned the Test, and saved captain Pat Cummins

The Age • 28 oct. 04h08

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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Mitchell Starc's day of extremes in Cape Town
Mitchell Starc's day of extremes in Cape Town

Cricbuzz • 28 oct. 01h42

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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27 octobre 2026
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South Africa, Australia and the unsubtle swing of fortune
South Africa, Australia and the unsubtle swing of fortune

Cricinfo • 27 oct. 18h10

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 vs South Africa: Pat Cummins' tourists fight back to edge first day
Australia vs South Africa: Pat Cummins' tourists fight back to edge first day

BBC • 27 oct. 17h10

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 six-fer headlines seesaw opening day
Starc six-fer headlines seesaw opening day

Cricbuzz • 27 oct. 16h24

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 strikes back as Australia dismiss South Africa for 329 on day one of third Test - as it happened
Starc strikes back as Australia dismiss South Africa for 329 on day one of third Test - as it happened

The Guardian • 27 oct. 15h59

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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