London, June 11 -- Australia recovered from rather dire straits on the first day of World Test Cricket final and wrapped up their first innings on 212 and then came up with a superb bowling to leave South Africa struggling at 43/4.

Australian seamers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins exceptional bowling performance demolished the South African batters in the match being played at the iconic Lord's stadium.

At Stumps on Day 1, South Africa were 43/4 with Temba Bavuma (3) and David Bedingham (8) unbeaten on the crease. The Proteas trail by 169 runs.

The Australian side resumed the third and final session of Day 1 from 190/5 with Beau Webster (55*) and Alex Carrey (22*) unbeaten on the crease.

The Pat Cummins-led side didn'...