Starc takes six as Australia dismiss South Africa for 329

Australia recovered from a dominant South African opening partnership to dismiss the hosts for 329 on the first day of the third Test at Newlands, with Mitchell Starc taking six wickets. The series was tied 1-1 entering the deciding match, and Australia’s reply was set to begin on Day 2. South Africa’s innings began strongly after Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to field. Aiden Markram and Marques Ackerman added 158 for the first wicket, and the hosts reached 140 without loss at lunch. Ackerman was 82 not out and Markram 56 not out at the break. Nathan Lyon broke the stand after lunch, stumping Ackerman for 95. Markram made 78 before Josh Hazlewood dismissed him, and Lyon then bowled South Africa captain Temba Bavuma for a duck. Cooper Connolly claimed his maiden Test wicket by trapping Matthew Breetzke lbw, leaving South Africa four down as Australia began to claw back control. South Africa moved to 232 for six after tea, but Starc struck twice in the same over to remove David Bedingham for 50 and Wiaan Mulder without scoring. Marco Jansen and Ryan Rickelton then put on 95 for the seventh wicket, taking the total to 327 for six before Starc dismissed both...