Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win
Summary
Australia dismissed South Africa for 329 and reached 429 in the first innings of the third Test in Cape Town. South Africa ended day three at 140-4, leading by 40 runs after several batters lost their wickets to attacking shots, leaving Australia in position to pursue a series win.Key Facts
- Josh Inglis scored 102 as Australia made 429 in reply to South Africa’s first-innings 329.
- South Africa began its second innings 100 runs behind Australia.
- Marques Ackerman scored 65, and Matthew Breetzke partnered with captain Temba Bavuma.
- Aiden Markram was caught at mid-off for one after driving a Mitchell Starc delivery.
- David Bedingham scored 11 and was dismissed pulling a short delivery for the second time in the Test.
- Bavuma made 35 from 115 balls before falling late in the day after Australia adjusted its field for spinner Nathan Lyon.
- South Africa closed day three at 140-4, 40 runs ahead.
- The winner of the third Test will finish top of the International Cricket Council’s Test rankings.
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