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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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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.

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Inglis shows Australia the future with red-letter ton

The last time Australia played in Cape Town, day three was the team's darkest day of the century,...

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Fox Sports Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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