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South Africa seamers control shortened Durban opening day

Australia reached 187/6 before bad light ended play.

South Africa’s pace attack reduced Australia to 187/6 on the first day in Durban. Marco Jansen struck early and removed Steve Smith after his 60-run stand with Marnus Labuschagne, while returning quick Anrich Nortje dismissed Alex Carey and Beau Webster in one over. Matt Renshaw was unbeaten on 46 and Pat Cummins on 33 when bad light stopped play.

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