Australia face last-day chase to clinch Test and the series It would be unfair to say that Australia let a winning position slip on the fourth day of the third Test at Cape Town, only because that would undersell how…
South Africa set Australia a target of 288 to win the decisive third Test at Cape Town after centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder reshaped the contest on day four. Rickelton scored 101 and Mulder struck 115, compiling a crucial 154-run partnership to turn a slim overnight advantage into an imposing 287-run lead for the hosts.
Australia's bowling attack struggled for breakthroughs before a late flurry of wickets, including a run out of Rickelton involving Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis. Mulder added vital late runs alongside Kagiso Rabada before falling to Pat Cummins in the final over, leaving Australia with a full final day to chase down the target.
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