AUS vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights
AUS vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 update: Australia started from where they left in the first test, as the no.1 test side in the world bowled out South Africa for 189 in the first innings of the second test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Let us look into details at AUS vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 highlights.
Cameron Green was unplayable for the Proteas on day 1. The young all-rounder bagged 5 wickets and record his first-ever fifer in test cricket.
After being invited to bat, the Dean Elgar’s side faced somewhat similar kind of situation as the first test. After losing their their top five batters at the score of just 67.
They were on the verge of another 100-less score, but a decent 112-run partnership between wicket-keeper batter Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jensen steadied the ship of the visitors.
Things were looking in control for the visitors but Verreynne’s dismissal’s again opened the chance for Australia. And as expected they took no time then to restrict the opposition.
AUS vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 update: South Africa 1st innings
After facing a humiliating defeat in the first test, South Africa came in Melbourne with a motive to score big in the second test to remain in series contention.
Their batters prepared for the top Aussies bowlers. Starc, Cummins and Lyon, but the player, who recently received the second highest bid in the Indian Premier League, came out of syllabus for them.
Starc, Cummins and Lyon combined took 3 wickets, and Green took 5 wickets alone.
Playing in his 18th test match, it was Green 1st fifer in his test career.
It came at a perfect time for Australia because not long ago. Mitchell Starc spilled a diving catch and severely injured the middle finger on his bowling hand, keeping him out of the attack for the rest of the day and possibly much longer.
AUS vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Update: Australia response
The focus of Australia’s response was always going to be on David Warner. And the opener who was playing his historic 100th Test, didn’t let us down. He played with panache to stay unbeaten at 32 and lead his team to a final score of 45-1.
Usman Khawaja, one of a quartet of South African pacemen who underperformed horribly with the new ball, edged Kagiso Rabada indolently for the lone wicket.
Australia vs South Africa Test series 2022-23
After bowling out the opposition for 152, Australia posted 218 on board in their first innings.
Australia’s skipper Pat Cummins then starred with a five-wicket haul on the second day of play at The Gabba. As a result, Australia cruise to a convincing 6-wicket victory over South Africa in the series opener.
Australia, who is currently top of the ICC Test Championship standings, won the test match and kept their advantage, taking a 1-0 series lead in the process.
