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10/27 06:52 CDT Ackerman and Markram get South Africa off to flying start in
series-decider vs Australia
Ackerman and Markram get South Africa off to flying start in series-decider vs
Australia
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) --- Marques Ackerman hit 82 not out as South
Africa raced to 140-0 at lunch on Day 1 of the series-deciding third cricket
test against Australia on Tuesday.
It was a maiden half-century in Ackerman's second test and included 11 fours
and two sixes. Opening partner Aiden Markram also scored an unbeaten 56 after
South Africa had been put in to bat.
The Australia captain Pat Cummins had won a third straight toss in the series
and surprisingly opted to bowl.
Australia made four changes -- three to its batting line-up -- after having
lost the second test in Gqeberha by an innings and 31 runs. It had won the
first game of the three-match series in Durban by 214 runs.
The first hour at Newlands yielded 53 runs in 14 overs. Ackerman reached 50 off
62 balls with six fours and a six, and he pressed on, hitting another six and
five fours in the second hour.
Markram had a life in the 23rd over when he was dropped off Mitchell Starc at
cover by Travis Head.
Josh Hazlewood (0-27) was the only bowler who kept things tight. Starc, Cummins
and Nathan Lyon gave away runs at five-plus per over with no respite in sight.
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AP cricket: https://apnews.com/hub/cricket
