Australia has been set a very tricky total on the final day in Cape Town after South Africa were phenomenal on day four.
Led by tons from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder, the Proteas showed they are a force to be reckoned with, setting Australia 288 runs to win or a day to survive.
Recap the action from our blog.
Goodnight!
That ends today’s coverage but DO NOT miss the final day in Cape Town.
We will bring you the final day of the series from 4pm AWST as the Aussies chase 288 to win the series with Marnus Labuschagne’s future on the line.
KEEP, BENCH, CUT
ANALYSIS: The deciding Test has come down to an epic final day in Cape Town after South Africa and Australia showed true Test cricket grit and heart on day four.
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All Out!
Mulder’s innings comes to an end for 115 going for a six.
Cummins went short and he tried to flat-bat a six but only found Starc at mid-on.
Australia need 288 to win the Test and the series!
That’s also stumps.
SA 387
Last over
This is the final over of the day.
Mulder winding up to go huge.
SA 9-387 - lead by 287
Showtime!
Mulder is going big.
He hits two sixes in two overs and the lead is nearly 300.
SA 9-386 - lead by 286
Australia won’t bat
Even if the Aussies finish this innings off here, they won’t bat tonight.
We have 10 minutes of play left and the change of innings is 10 minutes.
Also, Rabada with Mulder has now added 22 runs. Mostly from Mulder.
SA 9-372 - lead by 272
Superb century!
Mulder finishes off what has been a remarkable Test hundred.
He came in this morning and if he had fallen cheaply, the whole team would have followed.
Instead he has been a rock, and played some classy shots along the way.
He drives a two into the deep space at cover and runs two to reach triple figures.
Outstanding knock!
SA 9-371 - lead by 271
Roars
Mulder has been giving Rabada two balls to face per over and he gets a roar every time he survives.
SA 9-369 - lead by 269
One shot?
Mulder is one shot away from a ton but has resisted the temptation from Lyon.
SA 9-367 - lead by 267
Six!
Mulder has swept Lyon over square for a maximum to move to 90.
The fielders barely saw it as they battle the dipping sun.
SA 9-361 - lead by 261
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