South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day three - live
Australia holds a strong position on day three of the third Test match against South Africa, despite a challenging pitch. South Africa struggled with their batting performance, gifting wickets to the Australian bowlers as the series continues to fluctuate.
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International cricket matches are major cultural and sporting events that drive significant engagement and national pride in the participating countries.
Another compelling, gripping, dramatic day of Test cricket comes to an end.
Australia well on top thanks to Inglis’ ton and some pretty ordinary batting from the South Africans.
Staring at a 100-run defecit, Markram and then Bedingham threw their wickets away before Ackerman was bounced out by Starc for 62.
Bavuma dug in before he was bowled by Lyon playing a rare, and loose, attacking shot late on.
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