Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Proteas frustrate Cummins’ men early on day four
Australia faces a challenging final-day chase of 288 runs to win the series-deciding Test match against South Africa in Cape Town. Despite a late collapse by the Proteas, the match remains tightly contested heading into the final day.
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This is a high-stakes international sporting event with significant implications for the cricket series outcome.
Pinned post from 3.31am Go to latest Aussies need 288 to win the series against South Africa By Scott Bailey Australia will need to pull off a final-day, fourth-innings chase of 288 to claim a series victory over South Africa, after Proteas centurions Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder set up a fitting finale in Cape Town.
South Africa were bowled out for 387 in their second innings at stumps on day four of the series-deciding Test on Friday, following a late collapse that put the game back in the balance.
Proteas captain Kagiso Rabada congratulates Wiaan Mulder. AP Photo/Halden Krog After losing just one wicket through the first five hours of play and building their score to 5-335 with a lead of 235, the Proteas lost 5-52 before the close on Friday.
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