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Inglis hits second Test ton as South Africa take narrow lead over Australia

Josh Inglis struck his second Test hundred as Australia took control on day three of the third Test, with South Africa holding a 40-run lead for the loss of four wickets in their second innings at Newlands.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:53 AM
Inglis hits second Test ton as South Africa take narrow lead over Australia
Key Things to Know
  • Josh Inglis scored 102 as Australia built a 100-run first-innings lead in the third Test.
  • South Africa closed day three at 140 for four in their second innings, leading by 40 runs.
  • Nathan Lyon bowled South Africa captain Temba Bavuma for 35 just before stumps.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Josh Inglis scored his second Test century to help Australia take a 100-run first-innings lead on day three of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands. Australia posted 429 after being bowled out in response to South Africa's first-innings total of 329, with Inglis scoring 102 and Alex Carey adding 80 during their 185-run fifth-wicket partnership.

South Africa reached 140 for four in their second innings by stumps, holding a narrow 40-run lead heading into day four. Marques Ackerman made 62 and captain Temba Bavuma scored 35 before Nathan Lyon bowled Bavuma late in the day, while Mitchell Starc claimed key wickets to bring his match haul to eight.

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