Travis Head struck a belligerent half-century to give Australia the upper hand on day one of the series-opening test against South Africa after the home side's bowlers dominated on a green Gabba wicket on Saturday.
Travis Head of Australia bats during day one of the first Test between Australia and South Africa at The Gabba on December 17 2022 in Brisbane.Travis Head struck a belligerent half-century to give Australia the upper hand on day 1 of the series-opening Test against South Africa after the home side's bowlers dominated on a green Gabba wicket on Saturday.
The hosts finished 145 for five at stumps, with Head marching off unbeaten on 78 from 77 balls after combining with Steve Smith in a 117-run partnership. Pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada dismissed Australia's under-pressure opener David Warner for a duck with the first ball of the innings, with Khaya Zondo leaping high to bring down a one-handed catch in close.
Usman Khawaja was also gone for 11, caught in the slips off Anrich Nortjé's second ball by substitute fielder Simon Harmer.
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