DELICATELY BALANCED: Starc masterclass and Proteas mistakes give Australia an edge at Newlands

Australia edged a fascinating day one of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands, dismissing the Proteas for 329. Initially, the Proteas had started strongly on a placid pitch, reaching 158 without loss after lunch before collapsing to 232 all out by tea. Key scores included Marques Ackerman's 95, Aiden Markram's 78, David Bedingham's 50, Ryan Rickleton's 42, and Marco Jansen's 52.

Mitchell Starc also played a significant role with fine spells, particularly late in the day, taking three wickets in four deliveries to finish with six for 72. Despite having a poor sequence of innings, Australia held a slight edge going into day two with wild momentum swings.