Durban Test: Oz take big lead over South Africa

Australia's Cameron Bancroft celebrates his 50 on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images

South Africa fought back on the third day of the first Test but could not stop Australia from taking their lead beyond 400 at Kingsmead on Saturday. Australia were 213-9 when bad light stopped play, an overall lead of 402.

South Africa will be faced with a daunting task when they eventually get to bat today. But the hosts could take heart from a fighting, disciplined performance after Australia made a sparkling start to their second innings. Cameron Bancroft (53) and David Warner (28) put on 56 for the first wicket.

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