Australia chase South Africa's 329-run first-innings total in Cape Town Test
On day two of the third Test, Australia reduced South Africa's lead to 138 runs, with key wickets falling and a steady partnership between Travis Head and David Warner.
Australia continued their chase of South Africa's 329-run first-innings total on the second day of the third Test in Cape Town. After a strong opening partnership, South Africa claimed two wickets in the 50th over, with Marco Jansen dismissing Cameron Green for 65 and Tim Renshaw for 74, giving Jansen his 100th Test wicket.
The Australian innings progressed to 184-3, with Head and Warner adding valuable runs. The middle order, featuring Travis Head and David Warner, steadied the chase, bringing the score to 226-4 by the 66th over.
South Africa's bowlers, including Jansen and Kagiso Rabada, attempted to tighten the run rate, but Australia maintained a cautious approach, rotating the strike and limiting singles. By the end of the day's play, Australia trailed by 138 runs with four wickets in hand, setting up a competitive final session before tea.