South Africa vs Australia Live Cricket Score 1st Test Day 1: South Africa face Australia. (AP Photo)
Tim Paine and Mitchell Marsh did a bit of patch-up work in the end and that may have helped Australia maintain a measure of control in this match but South Africa are clearly the happier lot after Day 1. They got the prized wicket of Steve Smith and ensured that David Warner also does not go berserk on them as he does so often when he gets his sights in. Australia did manage to get partnerships going but none of them have been decisive enough to give them a clear advantage. Marsh and Paine have put up 48 runs for the sixth wicket. It will be interesting to se how they do on the second day.
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Australia lost some crucial wickets today but Mitchell Marsh and Tim Paine have ensured that they are not all at sea at the end of Day 1. Even then, South Africa will be happy with what they have done so far and will be looking to bat as soon as possible on Day 2
It is yet to be confirmed as to whether there will be any more play today. Australia will be happy if they don't have to come out to face the new ball again. Paine and Mitchell Marsh have put up 48 runs and have helped them remain in sight of a good first innings total.
They have a good total in sight now, the visitors. Marsh and Paine have not done anything flashy and ensured that they don't lose any more wickets which will be the priority now.
Maharaj strikes again and this time it is the elder Marsh. This one lands exactly at the right area and catches Shaun Marsh guessing and hunting around for the ball. He ends up nicking it to slips and the ever dependable AB de Villiers takes a routine catch.
Shaun Marsh and Mitchell Marsh have somewhat stitched up the Australian innings but South Africa will be very happy with their work so far. They have got both Steve Smith and David Warner, the two main sources of danger and also a good portion of the Australian top order. There is no doubt that they would be looking to bowl out the Australians in the final session.
And that's the end of the Australian captain. Smith has looked solid throughout his knock but it is the 114th ball of his innings that leads to his departure. This one took an outside edge and bounced out of wicketkeeper De Kock's hands but De Villiers takes the spill over. It means Mitchell Marsh comes out to join his brother Shaun in the middle
Steve Smith was dropped at gully but, in fairness to AB De Villiers, it was a difficult one to hold on to. Australia have ensured they don't lose another wicket with Smith and Shaun Marsh taking their own sweet time to gather runs
And that's the end of Warner. He tries to fend it off and ends up nicking it to second slip. That is also Lunch and Warner walks away distraught, Australia are 95/3
Warner has maintained pace for the Australians. He has reached the 50 in 72 balls and that also brings up the 40 partnership between him and Smith. Australia are now 91/2
Steve Smith and David Warner, the two best batsmen for Australia are batting together at the crease and have taken the score to 65 for the loss of two wickets after 20 overs
Steve Smith and David Warner are looking to get the Australian innings back on its feet after the two early wickets. Warner has been the aggressor among the two, smashing 30 off 40 balls so far. Smith has scored 5 off 15.
Usman Khawaja is caught behind! A brilliant catch from Quinton de Kock behind the stumps. Rabada with a good delivery that just moved away from the batsman. One-handed, diving catch from De Kock!
South Africa have lost both their reviews in the 11th over! Keshav Maharaj's first ball hit the back leg of Warner and South Africa appealed straightawy. Not out was the decision. South Africa reviewed it but the ball was turning too much and would have missed the leg-stump
Philander is fired up after that wicket! He has beaten the outside edge of both batsman a couple of times now. Brilliant bowling from him. They need to bat out with all the concentration
Usman Khawaja has joined David Warner in the middle. He is one classy left-handed batsman and will need to show that today. Philander and Morkel will test him. South Africa reach 24 for the loss of one wicket after 8 overs
GONE! That typical Philander delivery with some movement away from the batsman and some extra bounce. Bancroft was in two minds to play or to leave. He pokes at that delivery and it takes a thick edge. De Kock has no problem taking that. First wicket falls
Australia have begun well in Durban. A couple of boundaries so far and they have reached 10 for no loss after five overs. Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander are the two bowlers bowling in tandem for South Africa
David Warner and Cameron Bancroft are playing their shots. No risks taken. Brilliant straight and cover drives from both. The South Africa pacers have not really test the two and once they are settled, they can take off
Morne Morkel gets one to hit the pads of Cameron Bancroft. The appeal is turned down by the umpire and after a lengthly discussion, Faf du Plessis has decided to review the decision. The height will be a big factor and indeed the ball is going over the top of the stumps. Not out!
Morne Morkel, playing his final cricket series, is ready with the ball for the first over. Cameron Bancroft and David Warner are the two openers for Australia. The former is on strike for the first ball. All set!
Mitchell Johnson was Australia's leading fast bowler five years ago. Even after retirement, he has wished Australia luck. Once again, as Australia begin a big series, the pacer has sent out a tweet wising the Aussies.
Start of an exciting Test series and both teams will like to take a winning step forward. South Africa won a Test series 2-1 against India recently but this won't be the same. The only sad point here is the crowd. Doesn't make for a nice picture in Durban
Cameron Bancroft, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Marsh, Tim Paine, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon
Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock, Theunis de Bruyn, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Morne Morkel
Australia have won the toss and Steve Smith has decided to bat first against South Africa in Durban. Faf du Plessis says he would have done the same if he had won the toss. Nice weather in Durban with some humidity
Welcome to the coverage of the 1st Test between South Africa vs Australia from Durban, start to an exciting series. South Africa have not beaten Australia in a home Test series since 1970 and will look to break that trend in this series. A big test awaits them in the form of Australia pacers.