Australia dismiss South Africa for 284 on day three of first Test; Smith breaks catch record
On day three of the first Test in Durban, Australia bowled South Africa out for 284 in reply to 390 and reached 33-0 for a lead of 139. Steve Smith passed Joe Root's record for Test catches.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 2Australia took control of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban, on Sunday 11 October, bowling the hosts out for 284 on the third day in reply to their own first-innings 390. BBC NewsN “produced their latest relentless performance to dismiss South Africa for 284” Read at BBC News ↗ CNAN “South Africa are still 275 runs adrift of Australia's first innings total of 390” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 1Australia ended the day on 33-0 (Maddinson 17 not out), a lead of 139 runs, with two days left. BBC NewsN “At 33-0, Australia lead South Africa by 139 runs.” Read at BBC News ↗ Centre · 1South Africa began the day on 27-1; they were 115-4 at lunch after three wickets in the first session, and 238-8 at tea, still 152 runs behind. CNAN “The hosts resumed at 27-1 overnight”“leave their hosts 115 for four wickets” Read at CNA ↗ CNAN “238 runs for eight wickets, still trailing the tourists by 152 runs at tea on the third day” Read at CNA ↗
Centre · 1Before lunch Aiden Markram (37) edged Mitch Starc to first slip, where Matt Renshaw caught him. Captain Temba Bavuma (3) fell to a reverse sweep off Nathan Lyon, caught by Steve Smith. David Bedingham (49) edged a back-foot drive off Pat Cummins and was caught by Smith. CNAN “Markram got a healthy edge as he tried to drive Mitch Starc and was caught by Matt Renshaw at first slip for 37”“An injudicious reverse sweep by captain Bavuma saw him go cheaply for three runs” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 1After lunch Cummins removed Wiaan Mulder (30) to a miscued hook and Tristan Stubbs (32), who was caught at deep fine leg. Smith then caught Kyle Verreynne (13) one-handed, as he also tried a reverse sweep off Lyon. Marco Jansen (26) was caught at mid-off three balls later, leaving South Africa 197-8. CNAN “Wiaan Mulder (30) out to a miscued hook shot and Tristan Stubbs (32) following shortly as his pulled effort was caught at deep fine leg”“Jansen (26 off 20 balls) perished three balls later, when he miscued the ball to be caught at mid-off with South Africa 197-8.” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 2Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj added an unbeaten 41 for the ninth wicket at tea, before South Africa were finished on 284. CNAN “unbeaten 41-run partnership for the ninth wicket” Read at CNA ↗ BBC NewsN “dismiss South Africa for 284” Read at BBC News ↗
Centre · 2Smith's three catches took him past England's Joe Root's record for Test catches. CNA put his tally at 222 against Root's 220. The BBC put it at 223 and described Root's record as the most by a non-wicketkeeper. The BBC added that Smith's catch percentage of about 77% is below the format average. CNAN “take his test tally to 222, going past the record of 220 held by England's Joe Root” Read at CNA ↗ BBC NewsN “took the 37-year-old back above Joe Root as the non-wicketkeeper with the most catches in Test history on 223”“he still has a catch percentage about 77%, which sits below the format average” Read at BBC News ↗ Centre · 1Cummins finished with 3-54, and Starc, Hazlewood and Lyon took two wickets each. The BBC credited tighter lengths from the quicks after the 20th over, and Lyon's 19 overs at under three runs per over on a more worn pitch. It said South Africa's first Test since November was another factor. BBC NewsN “Cummins took three wickets, Starc, Hazlewood and Lyon two apiece”“There were only 19 deliveries pitched fuller than six metres between the 20th and 60th overs.”“the Proteas are playing their first Test since November” Read at BBC News ↗ Centre · 1CNA said South Africa's batters played loose shots at key moments on a batting-friendly pitch. Mulder was given a reprieve just before lunch, when the umpire reversed an 'out' decision after replays showed the ball hit the ground before Marnus Labuschagne caught it. CNAN “South Africa's batsmen were guilty of playing loose shots at crucial junctures of the contest” Read at CNA ↗ CNAN “the umpire reversed his "out" decision when television reviews showed the ball hit the deck before the catch” Read at CNA ↗
Centre · 2Australia's first innings was built on Renshaw's 190. Bad light ended the first two days early, and extra time was added to all three sessions on Sunday. The BBC placed the result in the context of an ageing Australian side. It noted that Hazlewood missed all five Ashes Tests last winter and Cummins four, and said keeping the bowling quartet fit is Australia's main concern. CNAN “highlighted by Renshaw’s 190-run knock”“The opening two days of the test both ended early when bad light stopped play” Read at CNA ↗ BBC NewsN “Hazlewood having missed all five of last winter's Ashes Tests and Cummins four” Read at BBC News ↗
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Both outlets lead with Australia's dominance. CNA's two reports follow the day session by session and focus on Smith's catching and South Africa's loose shots. The BBC offers analysis of the bowling quartet and Australia's ageing side.
- Emphasis
- CNA stresses Smith's record and the batters' errors. The BBC stresses the bowlers' lengths, Lyon's control, the quartet's record of 607 wickets, and the fitness of Australia's veterans.
- Leaves out or plays down
- CNA's reports leave out the final South Africa total and Australia's second-innings start, because they were filed at lunch and tea. The BBC gives less detail on individual dismissals and leaves out the Mulder review.
- Charged language
- “firm grip”“in peril”“relentless”“Sensational Smith”
Right0 outlets
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What every side reports
- Australia made 390 in the first innings, with Matt Renshaw scoring 190.
- Steve Smith took three catches on day three and passed Joe Root's Test catch record.
- Pat Cummins took 3-54 and Aiden Markram and David Bedingham were out for 37 and 49.
- Bad light ended the first two days early.
Where accounts differ
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Smith's career Test catch tally
- Centre
- CNA says 222, passing Root's 220. The BBC says 223, passing Root as the non-wicketkeeper with the most Test catches.
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Where Smith caught Bedingham
- Centre
- CNA says he dived across first slip. The BBC says it was a leaping catch at second slip.
Australia national cricket team organisation
Australia's bowlers, led by captain Cummins, and Smith's catching put them in control. The BBC says the veteran quartet shows its quality despite worries about age.
“they took control over South Africa on day three in an all-too familiar way” — BBC News
South Africa national cricket team organisation
South Africa were undone by loose shots on a batting-friendly pitch, and the BBC adds that it was their first Test since November.
“South Africa's batsmen were guilty of playing loose shots at crucial junctures” — CNA
“the Proteas are playing their first Test since November” — BBC News
Steve Smith person
Smith took three catches and passed Joe Root's record. The BBC calls the one-handed grab to dismiss Verreynne 'spectacular'.
“The one-handed second was spectacular.” — BBC News
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Centre3 articles
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CNAN ·
South Africa in peril as Australia take three wickets in Sunday's opening session
Neutral Lunch report on three morning wickets that left South Africa in trouble at 115-4.
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CNAN ·
Smith sets new catching record as Australia take firm grip on test
Neutral Tea-break match report centred on Smith's record-breaking catches and South Africa's loose shots.
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Sensational Smith, relentless quicks - Australia veterans serve reminder
Sympathetic End-of-day analysis praising Australia's veteran bowlers and Smith while noting concerns over age and fitness.
Right0 articles
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- 11 Oct 11:06 First CNAN South Africa in peril as Australia take three wickets in Sunday's opening session
- 11 Oct 11:06 First CNAN Smith sets new catching record as Australia take firm grip on test
- 11 Oct 16:59 +5h 53m BBC NewsN Sensational Smith, relentless quicks - Australia veterans serve reminder
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