South African Centurions Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder Set Australia a Target of 288 to Win in Third Test
On the fourth day of the third Test in Cape Town, South African batsmen Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder scored centuries to dramatically shift momentum against Australia. Despite Australia's strong bowling lineup, the pair built a substantial partnership, pushing South Africa's lead to 287 runs. Rickelton scored 101 before being run out, and Mulder followed with a score of 115 before being caught in the final over. Australia now faces a well-balanced target of 288 runs on the last day to win the match and clinch the series. The game remains finely poised after an evenly contested Test in which both teams have demonstrated resilience.