Mitchell Starc takes 6 for 72 as South Africa dismissed for 329
Mitchell Starc's 6 for 72 restricted South Africa to 329 on day one in Cape Town.
Mitchell Starc took 6 for 72 as South Africa were bowled out for 329 on day one of the third Test in Cape Town. He claimed the last six wickets, including the final four in six balls with the second new ball.
Marques Ackerman scored 95 and Aiden Markram made 78 in a 158-run opening stand before South Africa lost their last six wickets for 113 runs. Starc reached 450 Test wickets during the preceding match at Gqeberha.
Australia were 1-203 at stumps after Steve Smith was ruled out with a neck injury. Starc said the team reviewed footage from the second Test and the Ashes to adjust his action for the second new ball.
CricHubb Take
Starc's late burst with the second new ball shows Australia can still manufacture breakthroughs even after a loose opening session, a trait that may decide the series on a wearing pitch.