Inglis shines as Aussie top-order puts Proteas to sword

Josh Inglis and Alex Carey guided Australia into a commanding position on day two of the series-deciding Test against South Africa at Newlands. Inglis finished unbeaten on 85 alongside Carey's watchful 50 not out, sharing an unbroken 145-run partnership. Their efforts helped Australia reach 4-330 at stumps, claiming a one-run first-innings lead after four top-six batters scored half-centuries.

Earlier in the innings, opener Matthew Renshaw and Cameron Green, who contributed 65 runs, laid a strong platform under favorable batting conditions. South Africa's bowling attack struggled for regular breakthroughs, with Marco Jansen taking 2-37 and spinner Simon Harmer claiming 2-84, while Kagiso Rabada went wicketless while dealing with stomach cramps.