Australia is close to winning the first Test as SA’s batsmen struggled on a Gabba wicket, resulting in the Proteas being 66 for seven at tea
Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates with team mates after dismissing Keshav Maharaj of SA during day two of the First Test match between Australia and SA at the Gabba on Sunday. Picture: ALBERT PEREZ/GETTY IMAGES
SA number five Khaya Zondo was 14 not out, with tail-ender Kagiso Rabada on one, the pair left with a “mission impossible” to set Australia's batsmen a total to chase. The Proteas promptly collapsed, losing 4-17 as Scott Boland dismissed Kyle Verreynne and all-rounder Marco Jansen for ducks in three balls.
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