Australia 90-2 at Lunch Against South Africa After Harmer’s Double Strike
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Australia resumed batting at Newlands in Cape Town on day two of the third Test, trailing South Africa's first-innings total of 329 by 239 runs.
- The series remains level at 1-1 following split victories in Durban and Gqeberha, with Mitchell Starc's 6-72 performance on Tuesday limiting South Africa to 329.
- After a 58-run opening partnership, spinner Simon Harmer struck twice in his first over, removing Travis Head for 41 and Marnus Labuschagne for a duck, caught by Aiden Markram at slip.
- Australia reached lunch at 90 for two, with Matt Renshaw unbeaten on 27 and Cameron Green on 17, positioning the pair to resume in the afternoon session.
- Victory in this decisive match determines the number one position in the Test world rankings, currently held by Australia, raising the stakes for both sides in the series decider.
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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Josh Inglis and Alex Carey stitched together an unbeaten 145-run partnership to guide Australia to 330/4 at stumps on Day 2 of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands, giving the visitors a one-run first-innings lead. Sports News | Inglis, Carey Lift Australia to 1-run Lead with Unbeaten 145-run Partnership Against South Africa on Day 2 of 3rd Test.
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France24Inglis, Carey put Australia in command of South Africa decider
Australia were 330 for four at the close, one run ahead of South Africa's first innings total of 329 with six wickets remaining. Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green put on 126 for the third wicket before Inglis and Carey batted Australia into a commanding position. Australia's progress on a good batting pitch was twice interrupted by double strikes by the South African bowlers but it was their only success as they toiled on an unresponsive pitch on …
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