
South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 Live Cricket Score: With the series level at 1-1, the third Test between South Africa and Australia could potentially turn into a series decider. The third Test which will be played at Newlands in Cape Town will see the two sides gearing up against one other after a number of controversies that have grabbed the headlines. With David Warner’s staircase argument with Quinton de Kock, to Kagiso Rabada’s ICC hearing, this series has already seen its fair share of drama. The Proteas will feel confident over the fact that their leading wicket-taker, Rabada has been allowed to play and will give their bowling line-up an additional edge. On a bouncy surface such as Newlands, he could once again be the match winner for the home side.
South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 Live Live Streaming: South Africa and Australia 3rd Test Day 1 will begin from 01:00 hrs IST on the broadcasting channel. The SA vs AUS 3rd Test will be broadcast on Sony Six and Sony Six HD in English commentary. You can also catch live streaming of the 3rd Test between the two teams on SonyLiv. You can also follow live commentary, live score and live streaming on the blog that will be run right here on indianexpress.com.
South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test Live Cricket score and updates:
Morne Morkel is back for Lungi Ngidi, Temba Bavuma replaces Theunis De Bruyn. Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Marsh both are playing for Australia.
South Africa: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis (capt), Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock (wk), Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel
Australia: David Warner, Cameron Bancroft, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith (capt), Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Marsh, Tim Paine (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa have won the toss and have elected to bat first against Australia. Skipper Faf du Plessis believes there is a lot more grass on the pitch than in the first two Test and the ball will come on nicely in the first ball. Steve Smith says he would have done the same. Already, SA in advantage.
South Africa have elected to bat first after winning the toss. Skipper Faf du Plessis believes that there is less grass on the pitch as compared to the first two Tets. He believes the ball will come on nicely on the bat first session. Australia skipper Steve Smith reckons the same and he would have done the same.
Hello and welcome to our Live blog on the first day of the third Test between South Africa and Australia. The series has seen its fair share of drama, controversies, ICC appeals and almost match-bans. Now with the series level at 1-1, the third Test promises to be a heated affair. The nerves will be on the edge as both the teams try to take the advantage at Newlands in Cape Town. We will get back to you with details of the toss and team news shortly.