Oct 12, 2026, 12:39:35 IST
Nic Maddinson and Travis Head aim to build Australia’s lead in Durban
South Africa vs Australia Live Score, 1st Test Day 4: Travis Head and Nic Maddinson will look to put Australia’s nose further in front when they come out to bat on Day 4 of the Durban Test against South Africa. The visitors are already in a commanding position, having gained a 106-run lead owing to exceptional bowling performance by Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon. On the moving day of the Test, South Africa were bundled out for 284 with not a single batter getting to the half-century mark. By the time stumps were called on Day 3, Australia got to 33/0, extending the lead to 139 with Maddinson and Head displaying attacking intent.
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Oct 12, 2026, 12:39:04 IST
A recap of the action so far!!
Batting first, Australia were in trouble as they lost 6 wickets for 124 runs in the first innings. However, the visitors registered a stellar fightback as they managed to score 390, and were led by Matt Renshaw who slammed 190 runs. South Africa were then all out for 284, with Pat Cummins leading the charge with a three-wicket haul. Leading by 106 runs, Travis Head and Nic Maddinson, launched a brutal counterattack on the hosts, as they are now on 33/0, leading by 139 runs at the end of Day 3.
Oct 12, 2026, 12:15:02 IST
Hello and welcome, as I, Shaunak Ghosh, bring you live updates from the action on Day 4 of the 1st Test between South Africa and Australia at the iconinc Kingsmead in Durban. Stay tuned for the all action that is set to unfold in what has been a good contest between two top teams.