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Rickelton, Mulder Centuries Lift South Africa's Chances in Test Decider
Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder shared a 154-run sixth-wicket stand as South Africa set Australia 288 to win the series.
- On Friday, October 30, 2026, South Africa set Australia a target of 288 to win the series, as centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder pushed the Proteas' second innings total to 387.
- South Africa began the day with a narrow 40-run lead at 140/4, but Rickelton and Mulder formed a resilient 154-run sixth-wicket partnership that shifted momentum through three sessions.
- Rickelton scored his third Test century off 219 balls while Mulder notched his fourth off 204 balls, as Australia's bowlers conceded only 13 runs in 10 overs during the third session.
- A mix-up led to Rickelton's run-out for 101, and Mulder was dismissed in the final over, leaving Australia to chase 288 on the fifth day with the series tied at 1-1.
- Australia faces a difficult final day on an increasingly turning pitch at Newlands, where the highest successful fourth-innings chase remains 331, as South Africa relies on off-spinner Simon Harmer to defend the target.
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The AgeProteas ensure this bewitching series will get Cape Town climax it deserves
The unpredictable series will go into its final day with the result still very much in doubt. Recent history suggests the target of 288 is within the sights of Cummins’ men.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Mulder, Rickelton centuries on Day 4 put South Africa in sight of series win against Australia - The Tribune
Centuries from Wiaan Mulder and Ryan Rickelton powered South Africa to a remarkable fightback on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia, setting the visitors a target of 288 runs for victory and leaving the series poised for a thrilling finish at Newlands.
·Chandigarh, India
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