# 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.
- Title: Australia leads South Africa by 139 runs in first Test
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sa-vs-aus-1st-test-australia-v-south-africa-day-1-report-pat-cummins-3-wickets-139-run-lead/article71572884.ece
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- Published: 2026-10-11T21:50:04+00:00
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- Topics: australia, south africa, pat cummins, david bedingham, first test, cricket, stumps, sports
## 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 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.
## Key takeaway

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