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Inglis Century and Starc's Brilliance Put Australia in Control Against South Africa
Sentiment: NeutralHigh Priority
What Happened?
Josh Inglis scored his second Test century, while Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon's performances left South Africa at 140 for four, leading by just 40 runs at stumps on Day 3 in Cape Town.
Key points
- Australia scored 429 in their first innings, leading South Africa by 100 runs.
- Inglis reached his century off 132 balls, scoring 101 runs.
- Starc took two wickets, leaving South Africa struggling at 140 for four.
- South Africa's Temba Bavuma was dismissed for 35 runs.
- The series is currently tied at 1-1, with the final Test deciding the winner.
Key insights
- Australia's bowlers could exploit the turning pitch to gain further advantage.
- South Africa needs to build a substantial lead to challenge Australia effectively.
- Inglis' performance may boost his confidence for future matches.
Why it matters
The outcome of this Test could determine the series winner and affect the Test world rankings.
Entities
Josh Inglis· PersonMitchell Starc· PersonNathan Lyon· PersonSouth Africa· CountryAustralia· CountryCape Town· City
Source
India Today
