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Australia edge one run ahead after Labuschagne records new low on day two in Cape Town
October 28, 2026 at 05:57 PM
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Australia moved one run ahead of South Africa, reaching 330-4 at stumps after the hosts were bowled out for 329 on day two of the decisive Test.
- Mitchell Starc took 6-72 as South Africa were dismissed for 329 in their first innings.
- Australia closed day two on 330-4, holding a one-run lead with six wickets in hand.
- Josh Inglis (85 not out) and Alex Carey (51 not out) shared an unbroken 145-run partnership.
- Marnus Labuschagne fell for a duck, his 48th consecutive Test innings without a century, a record for an Australian top-order batter.

