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Australia limp to 3-1 after South Africa post 425-9 on day three of men’s second Test – as it happened

SportsBy Daniel Gallan and Geoff Lemon (earlier)Oct 20, 2026, 3:51 PM
Australia limp to 3-1 after South Africa post 425-9 on day three of men’s second Test – as it happened
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PUBLISHEDOct 20, 2026, 3:51 PM
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Bavuma’s brilliant 179 launched South Africa to 425-9 declared before Rabada’s wicket late on reduced Australia to 3-1 at stumps on day three. 47th over: South Africa 106-5 (Bavuma 42, Mulder 10) Bavuma looks intent on settling in.

Cummins gives him a couple of bouncers, but he’s very happy to get out of the way. The tempter outside off stump is allowed to pass by. Contrast that to Mulder, who plays and misses at one of those. 46th over: South Africa 105-5 (Bavuma 42, Mulder 9) Boland to Bavuma may be the defining battle of the day. Scott is working him well, arrow-straight…

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