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South Africa’s day sets up thrilling third Test and series finale against Australia | SA News

Magnificent centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder, who also shared a 154-run sixth wicket stand, pulled the Proteas in sight of an unlikely rearguard win in the third Test against Australia.

After conceding a 100-run first innings deficit, the Proteas made the Aussie bowlers toil on day four, scoring 387 all out with just three balls remaining to the close of play, having started the day on 140 for four.

3rd Dafabet Test: South Africa v Australia, Day 4
Ryan Rickelton acknowledges the crowd after scoring a century at Newlands on day four against Australia, on 30 October 2026. (Photo: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

The pitch was still very good for batting, although bowlers’ footmarks have created large rough patches for the…

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