RABADA HAS 350 TEST WICKETS! A massive moment at Newlands! Kagiso Rabada removes Travis Head for 14, with Marco Jansen completing the catch. The Proteas erupt in celebration as Rabada reaches the landmark in style. Australia are now three down inside seven overs!
South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, Day 5: Rabada Reaches 350 Test Wickets, Sends Head Packing As AUS Crumble
SA Vs AUS Live Score, 3rd Test Day 5: Catch all the live play-by-play updates from the fifth day of the third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands Cricket Ground on Saturday, 31 October
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South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: Hello and welcome to our live coverage for fifth day of the third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands Cricket Ground on Saturday, 31 October. South Africa took charge of the contest on Day 4 after beginning the morning with a narrow 40-run advantage and six wickets remaining. Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder turned the game around with magnificent centuries, scoring 101 and 115 respectively. The pair stitched together a crucial 154-run stand for the sixth wicket, putting the hosts in a commanding position after Pat Cummins sent Matthew Breetzke back to the pavilion for 43. Australia, however, fought back as South Africa's innings unravelled through a string of costly errors. Rickelton and Gerald Coetzee were both run out, sparking a late collapse. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon added to the pressure with quick wickets, dismissing Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer. Cummins then wrapped up the day's proceedings by getting rid of Mulder, but South Africa had already extended their overall lead to 287 runs. With Australia facing a challenging fourth-innings chase and South Africa looking to defend their advantage, the stage is set for an intriguing final day at Newlands. Stay tuned for all the live updates!
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South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: Travis Head Gone!
South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: AUS 429 & 15/2 (5.3)
Jansen goes full at the stumps at 141kph, and Head gets right behind it, pushing the ball towards mid-on. Rabada moves across to his right to collect. No run.
South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: AUS 429 & 14/2 (4.2)
Jansen nearly gets his man! A sharp short ball from the left-armer catches Cameron Green by surprise. Green fends awkwardly, and the ball drops perilously close to the off stump before stopping just behind the stumps. Australia get a lucky escape.
South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: WICKET! AUS 429 & 5/2 (1.3)
Double strike for Rabada! Marnus Labuschagne falls for 4 after an unsuccessful review, trapped LBW by a sharp nip-backer. The ball-tracking shows it clipping the off-stump, leaving the on-field decision unchanged. Australia are in early trouble, losing two wickets inside the first over!
South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: Matt Renshaw Out!
Rabada strikes almost immediately! Matt Renshaw departs for a golden duck after edging a harmless-looking delivery down the leg side to Ryan Rickelton behind the stumps. A brilliant start for the Proteas as Kagiso Rabada draws first blood in Australia's chase.
South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: Game On!
The final day is underway at Newlands! Travis Head and Matt Renshaw are out in the middle, with Head taking strike. Kagiso Rabada has the new ball and will lead South Africa's bowling attack. The Aussies begin their chase of 288!
South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: Day 4 Recap!
South Africa dominated large parts of Day 4, with Ryan Rickelton (101) and Wiaan Mulder (115) smashing centuries to take their side's overall lead to 287 runs. The duo added 154 runs for the sixth wicket, rescuing the hosts after Pat Cummins dismissed Matthew Breetzke for 43.
However, Australia fought back towards the end as South Africa suffered a dramatic collapse. Rickelton and Gerald Coetzee were run out, while Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon struck to remove Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer. Cummins eventually dismissed Mulder to bring the innings to a close.
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With a 287-run lead to defend, the Proteas head into the final day firmly in control, while Australia face a challenging fourth-innings chase.
South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: Streaming Info
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South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: Good Afternoon!
Good afternoon! We are back with another live blog, and it's Day 5 of the South Africa vs Australia Test. The Proteas have a 287-run lead, but can the Aussies pull off a memorable chase? Let's find out. Stay tuned as we bring you all the live action from Newlands!
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