Australia Builds Lead Against South Africa in First Test, 174-4 at Lunch on Day Four
Nic Maddinson scored 48 as Australia pushed its lead to 280 runs and put South Africa under pressure for early wickets.
- On Monday, October 12, 2026, Australia reached 174/4 at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test in Durban, extending their overall lead to 280 runs against South Africa.
- The visitors scored at nearly 4.65 runs per over during the morning session, though South Africa's bowlers claimed four wickets including Travis Head and Nic Maddinson to challenge the tourists.
- Nic Maddinson scored 48 before Anrich Nortje bowled him, while Marnus Labuschagne added 37 and Steve Smith contributed 27, helping build the commanding lead before lunch.
- Matt Renshaw remains unbeaten on 32 with Alex Carey on 5 at lunch, as Australia targets a lead beyond 350 before considering a declaration.
- Weather interruptions have cost 45 overs across the first three days, pressuring Australia to set an imposing target quickly to allow time to bowl out South Africa and secure victory.
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Australia stretch lead over South Africa to 280 runs
DURBAN, Oct 12 : Australia increased their lead over South Africa to 280 runs but lost four wickets in reaching 174-4 at lunch on the fourth day of the first test as Kingsmead on Monday.Australia had 106-run first-innings lead and after resuming at 33-0, accelerated the scoring to set an imposing target and
South Africa vs Australia 1st Test Day 4: Live score and updates from Durban
South Africa vs Australia 1st Test Day 4 Live score and updates: Australia have taken control in Durban after bowling out South Africa for 284 runs. The Pat Cummins side starts Day 4 with a lead of 139 runs and will hope to put the hosts under pressure by scoring some fast runs.
Winnipeg Free Press
Australia builds lead against South Africa in first test, 174-4 at lunch on day four
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Australia built a solid lead in its second innings on day four of the first cricket test against South Africa, reaching 174-4 (36 overs) at lunch.
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