Australia was dismissed for 390 runs in their first innings on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. The visitors had elected to bat after winning the toss, enduring 137.2 overs before their final wicket fell. South Africa then commenced their reply under cloudy skies.
The hosts trail by 390 runs.
South Africa reached zero without loss after surviving four deliveries from Australian left-arm quick Mitchell Starc. Openers Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton remained at the crease without getting off the mark. Starc bowled four consecutive dot balls to Markram before the next phase of play resumed.
The Australian innings featured an unusual statistical footnote as opener Nic Maddinson departed for a 33-ball duck upon his international recall. Resolute contributions through the middle and lower order nonetheless pushed the touring side within ten runs of the 400-run milestone.
South Africa faces an extensive deficit with all ten wickets intact as their top order prepares to establish parity on a wearing Kingsmead surface. The home side requires sustained partnerships to avoid ceding early command in the opening match of the series.
