Australia vs South Africa: 5 ways the Proteas messed up Day 1 at Perth

#2 Dealing with Hazlewood

Hazlewood rocked the South African boat with his spell

All the pre-series talk revolved around Mitchell Starc, his pace, and late swing. Hazlewood was virtually in an oblivion despite being a terrific performer in Tests of late. His consistency outside the off-stump has been a revelation and drawn comparisons to the legendary Glenn McGrath.

While South Africa were evidently careful against Starc, one could see Elgar and Amla loose against Hazlewood, and he made them pay with two perfect deliveries. Although Starc finished with four wickets, it was Hazlewood who began the slide.

In the end, it was him again who dismissed the dangerous De Kock on the pull. Again De Kock, like Amla and Elgar, was careful against Starc but loose against Hazlewood.