South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3 Live: Proteas Host Series Decider at Newlands

Australia seized control on day two of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town, reaching 330 for 4 in reply to the Proteas' 329 all out. Josh Inglis and Alex Carey steadied the innings after South Africa struck twice with the ball, leaving the tourists six wickets in hand and poised to build a significant lead. The series is level at 1-1, making this match the decider, with play resuming at 10:30am local time (7:30pm AEDT, 8:30am GMT). Geoff Lemon's daily recap highlights how Australia recovered from early setbacks, with most batters spending time at the crease. South Africa will need early breakthroughs to stay in contention, while Australia aim to bat deep and set a challenging target. The outcome will determine the series winner, adding high stakes to each session.