The first Test between Australia and South Africa has started today in Brisbane.
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl. The reason was that the pitch and the field were the same, so Australia wanted to take advantage of the favorable conditions for fast bowling.
Likewise, the South African team lost all wickets for 152 runs in 48.2 overs. Kyle Verein top-scored with 64 and Bouma with 38. Aussie Starc and Lion took 3 wickets each and Cummins and Boland took 2 wickets each.
Will South Africa not also take advantage of the situation? First 3 wickets fell for 27 runs. Smith and Travis Head then brought the situation under control. Smith was dismissed for 36 runs. At the end of the first day, Australia scored 145 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 33.1 overs. Travis Head scored an unbeaten 78.
Despite the fall of 15 wickets on the first day, the Australian team is expected to take the lead in the first innings and dominate.