Dean Elgar scored an unbeaten century but an excellent spell of bowling from Australia seamer Pat Cummins restricted South Africa to 266 for eight at the close of play on the opening day of the third test at Newlands on Thursday. (SOUTH AFRICA vs AUSTRALIA, 3rd TEST DAY ONE HIGHLIGHTS)South Africa had been cruising to a big first-innings total at 220 for two as Elgar and AB de Villiers put on 128 for the third wicket. South Africa lost six wickets for 37 runs as fortunes swung in favour of the visitors in the final session. Elgar and Hashim Amla (31) added a patient 86 for the second wicket before the latter attempted a hook off Hazlewood, but top-edged the stroke to Cummins at fine leg. Dean Elgar struck a magnificent century and was given good support by AB de Villiers, who smashed a brilliant 64.

Source: Hindustan Times March 22, 2018 16:52 UTC