Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket haul puts hosts in command

Durban, Mar 10: South Africa Fast Bowler Kagiso Rabada picked five wickets as South Africa bowled Australia out for 243 on Day 1 of the second Test against Australia in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Kagiso Rabada highlighted the day's play with strong figures of 5-96, his eighth five-wicket haul in his young career.

Australia was only able to take one wicket under the waning light as the Proteas fought through the new ball onslaught to sit 204 runs behind the tourists at stumps.

Kagiso Rabada came in as night-watchman and hit a quick 17 before play wrapped up 12 overs into the Proteas’ innings.

South Africa 1/39 after 12 overs (Elgar 11, Rabada 17)

Australia 243