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Australia in final-day showdown after Proteas fightback

Australia in final-day showdown after Proteas fightback

South Africa have set Australia a fourth-innings target of 288 to win the third and deciding Test in Cape Town, after fighting to 387 on day four.

Starc reality: Aussies win if they don't get in a spin

Starc reality: Aussies win if they don't get in a spin

Starc reality: Aussies win if they don't get in a spin

Starc reality: Aussies win if they don't get in a spin

Australia have South Africa 4-140 in their second innings and leading by only 40 in the series-deciding third Test, but a turning wicket could still have a say.

Smith took needle in last-ditch bid to play Test

Smith took needle in last-ditch bid to play Test

Smith took needle in last-ditch bid to play Test

Smith took needle in last-ditch bid to play Test

Steve Smith's injury suffered in Gqeberha limited Australia's vice-captain's ability to move his head up and down and out of the deciding South Africa Test.

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Australia take lead after delivering on batting promise

Australia take lead after delivering on batting promise

Australia's best day with the bat in years has given them control of the third Test against South Africa, and a chance to clinch the series.

Starc heroics put Australia back in hunt in Cape Town

Starc heroics put Australia back in hunt in Cape Town

Mitchell Starc's six wickets have helped bowlSouth Africa out for 329 in the third Test at Newlands, after sending the Proteas in to bat on day one.

Smith's neck offers new morning of drama at Newlands

Smith's neck offers new morning of drama at Newlands

Eight years after his central role in the most dramatic day of Australian cricket this century, Steve Smith appears set to never play a Test at Newlands again.

Smith bats as Australia say Cape Town demons are gone

Smith bats as Australia say Cape Town demons are gone

Australia are confident they will have Steve Smith available for the third Test against South Africa, as he battles to overcome neck soreness.

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How cricket is changing Cape Town's poorest township

How cricket is changing Cape Town's poorest township

How cricket is changing Cape Town's poorest township

How cricket is changing Cape Town's poorest township

In the heart of Cape Town where the long-lasting impacts of Apartheid are still being felt, cricket is helping to try to create generational change.

Proteas bring in enforcer as hosts eye series win

Proteas bring in enforcer as hosts eye series win

Proteas bring in enforcer as hosts eye series win

Proteas bring in enforcer as hosts eye series win

South Africa have not forgotten feeling bullied by Australia during 2022-23, and want to make amends for that series defeat in the decider at Cape Town.

Nigeria Ebola patient, spouse arrive at Swiss hospitals

Nigeria Ebola patient, spouse arrive at Swiss hospitals

Nigeria Ebola patient, spouse arrive at Swiss hospitals

Nigeria Ebola patient, spouse arrive at Swiss hospitals

A woman infected with the Ebola virus and her husband have been flown from Nigeria ‌to hospitals in Switzerland, authorities say.

Not just about runs: Selectors defend Maddinson pick

Not just about runs: Selectors defend Maddinson pick

Not just about runs: Selectors defend Maddinson pick

Not just about runs: Selectors defend Maddinson pick

Nic Maddinson's surprise two-Test cameo in South Africa is over after but Australia selectors say his runs aren't the only measure by which to judge his recall.

Australia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa

Australia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa

Australia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa

Australia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa

Australia's failure to turn starts into big scores is a point of concern ahead of the series decider against South Africa, and one batters know must be fixed.

Kallis-Ponting Cup? Aussies and Proteas need a trophy

Kallis-Ponting Cup? Aussies and Proteas need a trophy

Kallis-Ponting Cup? Aussies and Proteas need a trophy

Kallis-Ponting Cup? Aussies and Proteas need a trophy

Australia play for perpetual trophies against seven other countries, including Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka -- but no such thing exists with South Africa.

Fresh Newlands drama will decide world's top Test team

Fresh Newlands drama will decide world's top Test team

Fresh Newlands drama will decide world's top Test team

Fresh Newlands drama will decide world's top Test team

Australia's last two visits to Cape Town shaped an era of cricket. Now the third Test there against South Africa will decide the title of world's best team.

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Green good to go after finding natural game with bat

Cameron Green believes he has found a batting formula to succeed in Test cricket, after admitting he went away from his natural game in recent years.

Labuschagne mystery deepens after Australia training

Marnus Labuschagne's schedule at Australia's main training session has raised further questions over his spot for the third Test against South Africa.

One out: numbers that show Australia's batting issues

Australia have been 4-95 or worse in more than half of their past 23 innings, with data also illustrating how one player has often been left to save them.

Australia's batting nightmare ends in Test defeat

Australia's batting has been put on notice, with captain Pat Cummins making clear it was not good enough in a heavy second-Test thumping from South Africa.

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To axe or not to axe: Aussies weigh up team for decider

Australia's captain Pat Cummins says it is a delicate balance deciding how many changes to make after Australia's second-Test horror against South Africa.

Labuschagne at crossroads after bizarre four-year fall

Marnus Labuschagne has gone from averaging above 60 in his first 30 Tests to less than half that figure in the 37 since, leaving his future uncertain.

Australia's capitulation leaves three at risk of axe

Australia are at serious risk of an embarrassing defeat to South Africa in the second Test, which could have selection ramifications for a number of players.

Australia rue Lyon absence in wake of Hazlewood illness

Josh Hazlewood's illness left Beau Webster playing a holding role for Australia in Gqeberha, while part-time spinners sent down 15 overs without Nathan Lyon.

Bavuma's ton of courage puts Australia on back foot

Temba Bavuma's captain's knock has taken South Africa to 9(dec)-425 on day three of the second Test, ending Australia's hopes of victory in Gqeberha.

Boland believes his late charge can stand Test of time

Scott Boland took four wickets to leave South Africa 5-97 after a wet opening two days of the second Test, with the ageless quick again taking his chances.

Boland double blow shows why he's the man for Gqeberha

Scott Boland has taken two wickets to leave South Africa 2-20 following a wet opening day to the second Test, after Australia picked him ahead of Nathan Lyon.

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