Faf du Plessis shines as Proteas struggle

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Australia — South Africa were once again indebted to new boy Faf du Plessis as they fought back on day one of the third and final Test against hosts Australia.

Australia — South Africa were once again indebted to new boy Faf du Plessis as they fought back on day one of the third and final Test against hosts Australia. Report by BBC Sport

Du Plessis, who was man of the match in the second Test on his debut, scored an unbeaten 78 to lift South Africa to 225 all out in Perth.

The visitors had slumped to 75-6 after winning the toss.

And there was some consolation for the Proteas late in the day as they reduced Australia to 33-2 at the close.

Du Plessis (28) scored 78 in his first Test knock last week and added an unbeaten 110 in the second innings, batting through the day to save the second Test and ensure the two sides went into the decider level at 0-0.

He shared partnerships of 57 with Robin Peterson (31) and 64 with Vernon Philander (28) to lift South Africa out of serious trouble as Australia’s new-look pace attack prospered at the Waca.

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