South Africa sets Australia a target of 288 to win the third Test after centuries from Rickelton and Mulder
On the fourth day of the third Test match at Newlands, Cape Town, South African batsmen Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder both scored impressive centuries, helping South Africa to a total of 387 all out. Their efforts turned the game around from a precarious position where South Africa were struggling at 40 for 4. With South Africa's innings concluded, Australia faces a target of 288 runs to win the match. This sets up an intriguing final day with the match finely poised and a positive result expected. Australia's bowlers, despite their past successes, were unable to break South Africa's crucial partnership that significantly extended the lead to 287 runs.