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Inglis, Carey dig in to put Australia on top against South Africa in third Test

Josh Inglis scored an unbeaten 85 as ‌Australia reached 330-4 at the close of the second day of the decisive third Test against ‌hosts South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 1:36 PM
Inglis, Carey dig in to put Australia on top against South Africa in third Test
Key Things to Know
  • Australia closed day two of the third Test at 330-4, leading South Africa's first innings of 329 by one run.
  • Josh Inglis hit an unbeaten 85 alongside Alex Carey, who was 51 not out, in a 145-run stand.
  • Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green added 126 runs for the third wicket before both were dismissed by Marco Jansen.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Australia reached 330-4 at stumps on day two of the decisive third Test against South Africa at Newlands, establishing a one-run lead over the hosts' first-innings total of 329. Josh Inglis, playing in place of the injured Steve Smith, scored an unbeaten 85 and combined with Alex Carey, who reached 51 not out, for an unbroken 145-run fifth-wicket partnership.

Earlier in the day, Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green contributed a 126-run stand for the third wicket before both fell to Marco Jansen. South African spinner Simon Harmer claimed two early wickets, dismissing Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, but the visitors took control of the match in pursuit of the series win.

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