24 November,2016 03:49 PM IST | | Reuters
Josh Hazlewood took 4-36 as Australia's pace attack ripped through South Africa's batting order to reduce the tourists to 165 for seven at dinner on the opening day of the day-night third test on Thursday
South African captain batsman Faf du Plessis (R) makes a run during the third Test cricket match between Australia and South Africa at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Pic/AFP
South African captain batsman Faf du Plessis (R) makes a run during the third Test cricket match between Australia and South Africa at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Pic/AFP
Adelaide: South Africa declared on 259 for nine in the final session of the opening day of the day-night third test against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Friday.
Faf du Plessis, captaining the Proteas despite being found guilty of ball-tampering on Tuesday, scored 118 not out, while Josh Hazlewood led Australia's bowlers with 4-68.
South Africa lead the three-match series 2-0 after dominant victories in Perth and Hobart.
