SA vs AUS 3rd Test, day 4: miraculous fightback or Aussie sweep?
One-all, with the No.1 Test ranking on the line. Australia made 429 to South Africa's 329, then Starc struck late. How big a lead does South Africa need on a turning Newlands pitch?
Key points
- Josh Inglis made a superb hundred and Alex Carey 80 in a stand of 185.
- At stumps South Africa led by 40 with six wickets in hand after losing Markram, Ackermann and Bavuma.
- 200 gives South Africa a chance; 250 makes them favourites. Our call: Australia 60%, South Africa 40%.
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One-all, number one on the line. Can South Africa save this series? 329 plays 429. At stumps, South Africa lead by just 40, six wickets in hand.
Josh Inglis led the way with a superb hundred. Alex Carey made 80 in a stand of 185 before Harmer struck back. Then Starc tore in. Markram gone, Ackermann bounced out.
Five minutes from stumps, Bavuma is gone, and Australia are on top. This pitch is turning. Lyon is ripping it out of the rough, with left-handers still to come. Four keys for day four: cash in this morning, see off the second new ball, watch the fitness, and bat deep.
So, how many is enough? 200 gives South Africa a chance. 250 and they become favourites. I'll call Australia 60, South Africa 40.
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