Australia built their lead on the third morning by posting 429 in their first turn at the bat. South Africa's bowlers were paced by Simon Harmer and Marco Jansen, but centuries and half-centuries from the Australian middle order established a formidable advantage. Marques Ackerman and Temba Bavuma now hold the crease in an effort to wipe out the remaining margin and set up a competitive target.
Key points
The winner of the final test at Newlands will claim the world number one ranking currentl…: The winner of the final test at Newlands will claim the world number one ranking currently held by Australia.
The three-match contest remains locked at 1-1 following earlier decisive wins by Australi…: The three-match contest remains locked at 1-1 following earlier decisive wins by Australia in Durban and South Africa in Gqeberha.
South Africa must rely on Marques Ackerman and captain Temba Bavuma to erase the remainin…: South Africa must rely on Marques Ackerman and captain Temba Bavuma to erase the remaining 47-run deficit to stay competitive.
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CAPE TOWN, Oct 29 : South Africa reached 53 for two against Australia in their second innings at tea on day three of the decisive third test at Newlands on Thursday, still 47 runs behind the tourists' first innings score of 429.
• Marques Ackerman is not out on 33 and captain Temba Bavuma has 4 as South Africa look to set Australia in imposing total to win the series
• Aiden Markram was the first batter dismissed when he picked out mid-off Travis Head from the bowling of Mitchell Starc for 1
• David Bedingham (11) was the second wicket to fall, out on the pull for the second innings in a row as he was caught by Nathan Lyon off Josh Hazlewood
• Australia's Josh Inglis earlier equalled his career best score of 102, reaching his second test ton off 132 balls. Wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton caught him off the bowling of spinner Simon Harmer (4-104)
• Alex Carey (80) also made a sizeable contribution, before Cooper Connolly was the last man out for 29, caught and bowled by…
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