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Australia fight back in rollercoaster start to deciding Test against South Africa

Decision to bowl first was almost disastrous but the hosts were dismissed for 329 after being 140-0 at lunch

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27

Mitchell Starc inspires Australia fightback in South Africa series decider

Mitchell Starc took six wickets on the opening day of the deciding Test as Australia bowled South Africa out for 329. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl but appeared to be in deep trouble after Aiden Markram and Marques Ackerman put on an opening partnership of 158. However,…

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Smith's neck offers new morning of drama at Newlands

Eight years after his central role in the most dramatic day of Australian cricket this century, Steve Smith appears set to never play a Test at Newlands again.

AAP · Oct 27

Australia rue Lyon absence in wake of Hazlewood illness

Josh Hazlewood's illness left Beau Webster playing a holding role for Australia in Gqeberha, while part-time spinners sent down 15 overs without Nathan Lyon.

AAP · Oct 20

All-in on pace: Lyon's omission a sign of the times

Australia have proved they're more willing than ever to overlook spin, with Nathan Lyon's omission showing a clear difference between now and recent history.

AAP · Oct 18

Boland double blow shows why he's the man for Gqeberha

Scott Boland has taken two wickets to leave South Africa 2-20 following a wet opening day to the second Test, after Australia picked him ahead of Nathan Lyon.

AAP · Oct 18

Hazlewood feeling free as bowlers enter golden age

Australia's 'big four' bowlers have entered the most rarefied of air as they approach a 10th year together, with the benefit of age playing into their hands.

AAP · Oct 16

Aussie selectors prove they again have the golden touch

Australia's selectors have made more than a few head-scratching calls in recent years, but Durban was another example of how they've paid dividends most times.

AAP · Oct 14

Record-breaking bowlers relishing it while they can

Australia need their big four bowlers fit and firing to achieve what they want to over the next 12 months. And the early signs are good in South Africa.

AAP · Oct 13

Lyon feeling as good as ever on another record day

Nathan Lyon says he is feeling at his best after overcoming last summer's hamstring tear, as the experience of he and Australia's quicks told in Durban.

AAP · Oct 11