Starc takes six as Australia fight back in South Africa decider
CAPE TOWN: Mitchell Starc said a “reset at lunch” led to an Australian fightback after South Africa made a flying start on the first day of the third Test at Newlands on Tuesday.
CAPE TOWN: Mitchell Starc led Australia's response after South Africa made a strong start on the first day of the third Test at Newlands on Tuesday. The tall left-arm pacer took six wickets for 72 runs, finishing with figures of 6-72 as South Africa were dismissed for 329 shortly before the close. South Africa had been sent in to bat after being bowled out for 329 in the previous match, with the tall left-arm pacer conceding 39 runs in seven overs.
South African opener Marques Ackerman was one of the most impressive batsmen of the match, scoring a rapid 95 off 75 balls. Despite facing a tough challenge, Starc believed that his team was capable of challenging the South Africans.
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