Australia vs South Africa 2016: 3rd Test Day 1 - 5 talking points

#4 Faf Du Plessis steals the show

du Plessis scored a fighting century

The South African captain generated huge controversy before the game, and he looked to be determined to make up for the negative press on Day 1. He was greeted by boos from the crowd but after 5 overs it was clear that he looked the most comfortable of the South African batsmen of the day.

He put the boos behind him and got into his groove, punishing the Aussie bowlers whenever there was width. His cover driving in the innings was impeccable and a couple of fours off Bird and Hazlewood in his 90s stamped his class and furthered his reputation at Adelaide, where he made an unforgettable debut in 2012.

The captain led from the front, anchoring South Africa to a good total on a difficult pitch with his sixth century in Test match cricket. The same crowd who booed him stood up to applaud a special knock, that is sure to make headlines tomorrow.