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Cummins ends wicketless streak in morning of attrition

Breetzke fell pulling after stonewalling with Rickelton before South Africa's lead crossed three figures…

By Tristan Lavalette · Cricinfo

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Pat Cummins ended a 374-ball wicketless drought by dismissing Matthew Breetzke for 43.
South Africa reached 202 for 5 at lunch, holding a 102-run lead over Australia.
Ryan Rickelton remained unbeaten on 39 and passed 1,000 career Test runs during the session.

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Australia captain Pat Cummins ended a 374-ball wicketless streak by dismissing Matthew Breetzke on the fourth morning of the third Test at Newlands. Breetzke fell for 43 after top-edging a pull shot to fine leg, leaving South Africa at 202 for 5 at lunch with an overall lead of 102 runs.

Ryan Rickelton anchored the session for South Africa, reaching 39 not out and surpassing 1,000 career Test runs. Nathan Lyon created several chances out of the footmarks on the turning Cape Town pitch, but Rickelton successfully resisted Australia's attack through an attritional morning.

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