Australia hold 139-run lead over South Africa in Durban Test
Australia resume on Monday at 0-33; early sunsets and cloud could be the biggest barrier to a win.
South Africa say they will spend day four trying to contain Australia. Pat Cummins' men have put themselves in a commanding position.
Australia resume on Monday at 0-33, with a 139-run lead. Australia look like the only side with a real chance of winning the first of three Tests.
Durban's early sunsets and afternoon cloud cover could still cut play short each day. On Sunday evening, Nic Maddinson hooked the first ball from Marco Jansen for four.
Batting coach Ashwell Prince said South Africa might see much more of Australia's approach. Australia want to set a fourth-innings target and have time to bowl South Africa out.
- 139 runs
- Australia's lead
- 390
- Australia first innings
- 0-33 on Monday
- Resume score
Why it mattersA win would give Australia a strong start to a three-Test series that continues in Gqeberha on October 18.
AustraliaAustralian fans can watch from 6:30pm Monday, Sydney time, on Kayo Sports.
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