Starc Strikes Twice as Australia Push for Victory

Aussies warned as ‘dramatic change’ looms in deciding Test

Australia are firmly in control after a dominant day, but a major twist has already started appearing.

Starc, Lyon leave South Africa reeling

South Africa were reeling at 140 for four at the close, just 40 runs ahead with six wickets remaining. "It's really satisfying," said Australian centurion Josh Inglis, singling out Nathan Lyon's dismissal of South African captain Temba Bavuma in the penultimate over of the day. Bavuma had battled for almost three hours, scoring 35, before he tried to whip a ball from off-spinner Lyon through midwicket. The ball spun sharply and hit the stumps. "…

SA vs AUS, 3rd Test Day 3 — Lyon bowls Bavuma late and Australia tightens grip in series decider

Bavuma’s steady innings had held South Africa together but Lyon castled him five minutes before stumps, leaving the host four down with only a slender lead of 40 runs.

Lyons late strike leaves South Africa reeling at 140/4 against Australia in Cape Town Test - The Tribune

Nathan Lyon dismissed South Africa captain Temba Bavuma late on day three as Australia strengthened their position in the third ICC World Test Championship Test, with the hosts reaching 140/4 in their second innings at stumps.

Lyon's late strike leaves South Africa reeling at 140/4 against Australia in Cape Town Test

Nathan Lyon dismissed South Africa captain Temba Bavuma late on day three as Australia strengthened their position in the third ICC World Test Championship Test, with the hosts reaching 140/4 in their second innings at stumps.

SA vs AUS, 3rd Test: Inglis hundred, Starc brilliance puts Australia in control

Josh Inglis' second Test century and strikes from Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon put Australia in control of the third Test, leaving South Africa at 140 for four with a lead of just 40 runs at stumps on Day 3 in Cape Town.