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Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Perth, 1st day

Wickets tumble, runs come in a rush

In a break from tradition, Australia's home summer began with a Test at the WACA in Perth, one of the fastest tracks in the country
In a break from tradition, Australia's home summer began with a Test at the WACA in Perth, one of the fastest tracks in the country•Getty Images
Despite admitting he was still a little behind in terms of his recovery from a leg injury, Mitchell Starc had no qualms diving around in the field
Despite admitting he was still a little behind in terms of his recovery from a leg injury, Mitchell Starc had no qualms diving around in the field •Cricket Australia/Getty Images
... And taking a four-for by bowling Dale Steyn out for 4
... And taking a four-for by bowling Dale Steyn out for 4•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
South Africa's resurrection - from 81 for 5 to 242 - was built around Quinton de Kock's 84, an innings filled with deft shots
South Africa's resurrection - from 81 for 5 to 242 - was built around Quinton de Kock's 84, an innings filled with deft shots•AFP
An old-fashioned scoreboard kept track of proceedings on the first day
An old-fashioned scoreboard kept track of proceedings on the first day•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
He did what was expected of him with the ball, too, charging in to get a wicket in his first over...
He did what was expected of him with the ball, too, charging in to get a wicket in his first over...•AFP
Temba Bavuma, seen here copping a blow from Josh Hazlewood, stood up after South Africa's disastrous start and scored a crucial 51
Temba Bavuma, seen here copping a blow from Josh Hazlewood, stood up after South Africa's disastrous start and scored a crucial 51 •Cricket Australia/Getty Images
David Warner blasted his way to 73 not out off 62 balls, including a ramp for six that left him sprawled in a snow-angel pose
David Warner blasted his way to 73 not out off 62 balls, including a ramp for six that left him sprawled in a snow-angel pose•Getty Images
... Sending down bouncers at South Africa batsmen ...
... Sending down bouncers at South Africa batsmen ... •Getty Images
It took a superb reflex catch from Shaun Marsh at short leg to dismiss Bavuma, Marsh plucking the ball inches off the ground
It took a superb reflex catch from Shaun Marsh at short leg to dismiss Bavuma, Marsh plucking the ball inches off the ground•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
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