Live: Aussies looking for quick runs to build lead on day four in Durban

Australia's batters need to pile on runs and do it quickly as the opening Test against South Africa approaches a dramatic end. Follow live.Mon 12 Oct 2026 at 5:30pmMon 12 Oct 2026 at 5:30pmLive: South Africa vs Australia — first Test at KingsmeadMon 12 Oct 2026 at 6:25pmMon 12 Oct 2026 at 6:25pmThe fab four pass 600Another milestone ticked off for Australia's remarkable quartet, who passed 600 wickets as a group on day two.Mon 12 Oct 2026 at 6:20pmMon 12 Oct 2026 at 6:20pmShaun Pollock weighs inAs we looks set to lose a huge chunk of this Test match to bad light, South Africa legend Shaun Pollock has given is two cents on a common sense solution.Mon 12 Oct 2026 at 6:15pmMon 12 Oct 2026 at 6:15pmQuick hits from day threeSteve Smith was the game-changer in the field as he broke a world record, while Marnus Labuschagne was incensed as the third umpire stopped him from joining the party.Here are the quick hits from an engrossing third day at Kingsmead.Mon 12 Oct 2026 at 6:07pmMon 12 Oct 2026 at 6:07pmEyes on the skiesAs we mentioned, clouds and time are the twin enemies for Australia in this game now.It would be a shame if the tourists were to lose or draw this one after another incredibly professional display on day three, but they have control of the Test, so it's on them to force the issue.Russell Jackson breaks it all down.Mon 12 Oct 2026 at 5:46pmMon 12 Oct 2026 at 5:46pmIt's day four in DurbanWe're getting down to crunch time as we head into day four of the first Test of Australia's tour of South Africa.The Aussies are 0-33 with a healthy 139-run lead, but time is suddenly of the essence with the final session of the first three days consistently cut in half by bad light, which we have no reason to expect will change today.So Australia needs to score and score quickly to give its bowlers something to defend and make a push for victory in the final innings.