5.25pm Clinical performance from South Africa. They have ground Australia into the ground here. This is exactly the pace at which they would have wanted to go about their second innings. Remember that they are a bowler short owing to Morne Morkel’s side strain. And with two whole days remaining, they are not going to risk inserting Australia any time now. Even if it means that they lose out time should the weather intervene at any juncture over the next two days. It’s not reasonable to expect them to plan for the rain. The pitch is starting to show some signs of wear and tear, and if the weather remains clear tomorrow, they would probably be eyeing a lunchtime declaration tomorrow. By the time, the surface would have deteriorated just about enough too, and Australia’s players would be tired too. South Africa lead by 401 runs, which means Australia are already left requiring to pull off a record chase at this ground to win this.
From Firdose: “Attendance today: 8628. So we’re closing in on 40k for the match,
competing with big rugby up the road.”
That’s a wrap of today’s play then. We hope you enjoyed our coverage. Be back tomorrow. Thanks for your comments and company.
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Lyon to Elgar, no run, back of a length and sliding into middle and leg, Elgar backs away slightly and manages to keep it out
Last ball of day three
Lyon to Elgar, no run, back of a length, outside off, Elgar lets it go
Lyon to bowl the last over of the day
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