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Australia-South Africa Test cricket series
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The three-test series between Australia and South Africa is currently tied at 1-1. In the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban, Matt Renshaw scored a career-best 190 to help Australia reach a total of 390, leading the team to a 214-run victory. South Africa won the second match in Gqeberha by an innings and 31 runs. In the deciding third Test at Newlands, Cape Town, Australia has worked responded to overcome a first-innings deficit after South Africa scored 329. On the second day, Australia reached 191-4 Africa’s first-innings total of 329 by tea, reaching 429, securing a 100-run lead. Josh Inglis anchored the innings with a century (102), forming a 185-run partnership with Alex Carey (80). Earlier, Matt Renshaw (74) and Cameron Green (65) stabilizing helped stabilize the innings through a 126-run partnership. However, South African spinner middle order after Simon Harmer disrupted momentum by taking two wickets in a single over, dismissing dismissed Travis Head for 41 and Marnus Labuschagne for a duck, Labuschagne. In South Africa’s second innings, Australia’s bowling attack has kept the hosts under pressure. Mitchell Starc took two key wickets, including Aiden Markram and Marques Ackerman, while Marco Jansen also claimed Renshaw. By Nathan Lyon dismissed captain Temba Bavuma. At the close of day two, Australia reached 330-4, establishing a one-run lead. Josh Inglis played a pivotal role, finishing the day unbeaten play on 85, and formed a 145-run partnership with Alex Carey, who remained 51 not out. Steve Smith was unable to participate due to a neck injury. the third day, South Africa reached 140-4, trailing by 40 runs. The winner of this final match will secure the number one position in the Test world rankings.
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- 2026-10-29 21:04 UTC Australia-South Africa Test cricket series
- 2026-10-29 06:16 UTC Australia-South Africa Test cricket series
- 2026-10-28 19:59 UTC Australia-South Africa Test cricket series
- 2026-10-28 14:23 UTC Australia-South Africa Test cricket series
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