Inglis century helps Australia extend lead over South Africa to 82 runs in 3rd test
Inglis made 102 and shared a 185-run stand with Alex Carey as Australia moved to a 100-run first-innings lead.
- On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Australian wicketkeeper Josh Inglis scored his second Test century, hitting 102 runs to help Australia reach 429 in the decisive third Test against South Africa at Newlands.
- Inglis earned his spot as a last-minute replacement for Steve Smith, who withdrew with a neck injury before the first day of this series-deciding match remaining level at 1-1.
- Alex Carey contributed 80 runs to a 185-run fifth-wicket partnership, navigating the spin of Simon Harmer to push Australia's total past 350 before Inglis fell for 102.
- South Africa reached 53 for two in their second innings by tea on Thursday, trailing Australia's first-innings score of 429 by 47 runs as the hosts fight to stay competitive.
- The Proteas face an uphill battle to avoid their first home series defeat in almost six years, with the series level at 1-1 heading toward a critical conclusion.
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Australia lead by 100 after Inglis century
Australia lost six wickets and added 100 runs after resuming on 330 for four. Inglis made 102 in his second Test century, the score he made on debut against Sri Lanka two seasons ago. He shared a partnership of 185 for the fifth wicket with Alex Carey (80), with the pair adding 40 runs to the overnight total. Inglis reached his century off 132 balls when he reverse-swept off-spinner Simon Harmer for four but he was caught behind off the same bow…
SA vs AUS: Josh Inglis becomes first Australian cricketer to achieve this rare feat in all three formats
In a remarkable comeback to Test cricket, Josh Inglis achieved his second century, scoring 102 runs, as Australia triumphed with a total of 429 runs against South Africa. This impressive performance marked him as the first Australian player to secure multiple centuries across all formats. Alongside Inglis, Alex Carey shone brightly with an important contribution of 80 runs, leading Australia to a 100-run advantage after dismissing South Africa f…
Inglis century helps Australia extend lead over South Africa to 82 runs in 3rd test
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Australia stretched its lead against South Africa to 82 runs for the loss of four wickets including century-maker Josh Inglis on the third morning Thursday of the third cricket test.
S.Africa reach 53-2 in second innings at tea, trail Australia by 47 runs
CAPE TOWN, Oct 29 : South Africa reached 53 for two against Australia in their second innings at tea on day three of the decisive third test at Newlands on Thursday, still 47 runs behind the tourists' first innings score of 429.• Marques Ackerman is not out on 33 and captain Temba Bavuma has 4 as South Afr
Inglis shows Australia the future with red-letter ton
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