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Australia lose two early wickets in Durban Test

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Australia lose two early wickets in Durban Test
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Australia lost two quick wickets in the first Test against South Africa in Durban. South Africa's pace bowlers took early control of the innings.

Why it matters

South Africa's early dominance could shift momentum in the Test series.

Key facts
fixture
South Africa and Australia
venue
Durban

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scorecard details

Australia were 47-2 after 12 overs, with Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon both dismissed for 12 and 15 respectively.

south africa's response

South Africa's pace attack, led by Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngamane, restricted Australia's scoring in the powerplay over.

match context

The first Test is being played at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban, with South Africa leading the series 1-0 after the previous match in Cape Town.

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