Ackerman and Markram punish Australia early as South Africa rack up 140 runs unchallenged

Australia opted to bowl first, but their attack struggled badly from the outset. The opening session produced 140 runs for South Africa without a single wicket falling. The batting pair of Ackerman and Markram were the main beneficiaries of the poor bowling. The sustained pressure on the Australian bowlers left them with little control over the early stages of the day.