SportSMH.com.auAustralia chases first Test victory on day five in Durban
Australia are closing in on a first Test win over South Africa in Durban on day five, though Steve Smith faces a concussion assessment that could rule him out.
Day five of the first match in the Australia vs South Africa cricket Test series is underway from Durban, with Australia chasing six wickets for victory. Follow live blog updates, scores, results and expert commentary
Australia need six wickets on day five of the first Test against South Africa in Durban to claim victory, with Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins leading the bowling attack.
Steve Smith is undergoing concussion assessment after being struck on the helmet by an Anrich Nortje bouncer, and is likely to miss day five and possibly the next Test.
South Africa's Aiden Markram is mounting a slow rearguard resistance, but Australia are favourites to wrap up a meritorious win if their bowlers can break through.
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