Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Six wickets needed for Cummins’ team to claim first Test win; Smith takes to the field; Waugh says Marnus needs to do more

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 13, 2026

Australia are closing in on a 1-0 series lead but there still is work to do on the final day of the first Test in Durban.

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