South Africa Leads Australia by 102 in Third Test
South Africa holds 202 for five after day four of the third test against Australia.
The Brief
- South Africa leads Australia by 102 after four days of play.
- Ryan Rickelton remains not out on 39, with Wiaan Mulder on five.
- Australia's Matthew Breetzke was dismissed for 43 by Mitchell Starc.
South Africa reached 202 for five on day four of the third test against Australia at Newlands, maintaining a lead of 102.
The team lost one wicket in the morning session, with Ryan Rickelton not out on 39 and Wiaan Mulder scoring five runs.
Resuming at 140 for four, South Africa made a steady start before Matthew Breetzke was caught on the pull by Mitchell Starc off Pat Cummins' bowling.
Josh Inglis of Australia mentioned on Thursday that chasing over 200 runs would be challenging on the deteriorating pitch.
The series is currently tied at 1-1 following Australia's 214-run victory in Durban and South Africa's innings-and-31-run win in Gqeberha.
The winner of the match will take the number one spot in the test world rankings, currently held by Australia.
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