Australia leads South Africa by 139 runs in first Test

Pat Cummins takes three wickets as Australia builds 139-run lead over South Africa in first Test.

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Oct 11, 2026

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Australia leads South Africa by 139 runs in first Test

Pat Cummins takes three wickets as Australia builds 139-run lead over South Africa in first Test.

In brief

Pat Cummins takes three wickets as Australia builds 139-run lead over South Africa in first Test. Australia leads South Africa by 139 runs after South Africa was bowled out for 284 in first innings of first Test. Originally reported by Sportstar.

Australia scores 390 in first innings

Australia scored 390 runs in its first innings with Matt Renshaw hitting a career-best 190.

South Africa bowled out for 284

South Africa was bowled out for 284 in its first innings with Australia taking a 139-run lead.

Pat Cummins takes three wickets

Pat Cummins takes three wickets

Pat Cummins claimed three for 54 as Australia took a 139-run lead against South Africa.

South Africa's top scorer

David Bedingham top-scored for South Africa with 49 off 73 balls.

Key partnerships

Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer added 52 runs in the ninth wicket partnership.

Australia's second innings

Australia was 33-0 at stumps in 5.4 overs with Nic Maddinson and Travis Head at the crease.

What happens next

Australia leads South Africa by 139 runs after South Africa was bowled out for 284 in first innings of first Test.

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Australia leads South Africa by 139 runs after South Africa was bowled out for 284 in first innings of first Test.

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