Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc took three wickets every as South Africa had been bowled out for 152 at tea in opposition to Australia on Day 1 of the continued first Test on the Gabba in Brisbane. In reply, Australia’s innings acquired off to the worst potential begin as Kagiso Rabada dismissed David Warner on the very first ball, due to Khaya Zondo‘s wonderful catch at brief leg. Rabada shocked Warner with a vicious bouncer, and the Australia batter punched his shot straight to Zondo, who made a superb leap to seize the ball.

Watch: Khaya Zondo’s gorgeous catch to dismiss David Warner on golden duck

Zondo pulls it in!

Rabada removes Warner off the primary ball of the innings! #PlayOfTheDay #AUSvSA | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/7nwJkAqD0X

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 17, 2022

After being put into bat, South Africa misplaced 4 early wickets, with Scott Boland hanging twice in the identical over. However, Kyle Verreynne and Temba Bavuma rescued the guests from full annihilation with a 98-run partnership.

But as soon as Bavuma (38) and Verreynne (64) departed, South Africa saved on dropping wickets at common intervals, and had been finally bowled out for 152.

The ongoing Test is the primary between the 2 fierce rivals because the notorious “sandpapergate” collection in 2018, which noticed Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft suspended for ball tampering.

Australia, who gained their current collection in opposition to the West Indies 2-0, selected seamer Scott Boland to exchange the injured Josh Hazlewood, whereas skipper Cummins returned from a hamstring pressure instead of Michael Neser.

South Africa, however, opted for 4 specialist bowlers.

The two groups are at present ranked one and two on the ICC Test championship desk, with Australia, who go into the three-match collection as agency favourites, effectively on high.

(With AFP Inputs)

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