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South Africa set Australia 288 to win after Cape Town recovery
October 30, 2026 at 05:58 PM
Australia need 288 to win after South Africa's fourth-day recovery, with a century from Ryan Rickelton and 115 from Wiaan Mulder.
- South Africa were bowled out for 387 in the final over of day four, setting Australia a target of 288 for victory in the third Test in Cape Town.
- Ryan Rickelton scored 101 and Wiaan Mulder 115, their 154-run partnership helping the hosts recover from 40 for four.
- A late collapse of four wickets for 61 left South Africa nine down, before Mulder and Kagiso Rabada added 36 ahead of the close.
- The match winner will finish top of the ICC Test rankings; Australia's only higher successful chase at Newlands was 331 in 2002.