Bad light ends first Test day with Australia at 187-6
South Africa reduced Australia to 187-6 before bad light halted play on the opening day of their first Test match in Durban.
Early South African success
The hosts dismissed Travis Head, Nic Maddinson and Marnus Labuschagne inside 26 overs to leave Australia at 84-3 at lunch. Steve Smith was caught by Wiaan Mulder off Marco Jansen after suffering a painful blow to his hand.
Anrich Nortje returns
Anrich Nortje returned from injury and took two wickets in three balls to help South Africa reach 124-6. Alex Carey was caught at second slip off a delivery clocked at 143 kph before Beau Webster was caught behind.
Australian fightback attempt
Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw formed an unbeaten seventh-wicket partnership of 63 runs to reach 187-6. Umpires called off the day one hour before the scheduled close due to windy and gloomy conditions.
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Australia fight back in first test before bad light ends opening day's play
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