Mitchell Starc takes six as South Africa collapse to 329 on day one
Mitchell Starc's six for 72 triggered a South African collapse as the hosts were bowled out for 329 on day one of the Cape Town Test.
Mitchell Starc claimed six for 72 as South Africa were bowled out for 329 on the first day of the third Test at Newlands on Tuesday. Australia won the toss and chose to bowl.
South Africa reached 203 for one at tea before losing nine wickets for 126 runs. Starc took the last six wickets, including four in six balls with the second new ball. Aiden Markram scored 78 and Marques Ackerman made 95.
Australia made four changes, with Steve Smith ruled out due to a neck injury. Cameron Green, Nathan Lyon, Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly returned to the side.
CricHubb Take
Starc's late burst shows that even on flat pitches, disciplined use of the second new ball can still produce decisive wickets in Test cricket.