‘Really important that we get the lead’ – Josh Inglis after century puts AUS in command during third Test vs SA

Josh Inglis scored 102 runs after stepping in as a late replacement for Steve Smith to put Australia in control during the third Test against South Africa at Newlands. Australia posted 429 all out in response to South Africa's first-innings total of 329, securing a 100-run lead on Day 3. Inglis' knock included an 185-run fifth-wicket partnership alongside Alex Carey, who added 80 runs before Inglis was dismissed by spinner Simon Harmer.

South Africa closed the third day at 140 for 4 in their second innings, holding a narrow 40-run lead with six wickets remaining. The match serves as a decider in the level series, with Inglis achieving his second career Test century despite playing through a finger injury.