Disaster as Inglis run out, Rabada blows away top three

The equation is simple: Australia require 288 runs to win.

After Wiaan Mulder was out for 115 at the end of day four, Australia will start their innings with 10 wickets. The bookies have South Africa as slight $1.95 favourites, with Australia paying $2.35 to win at the start of play.

The pitch is turning but the bounce has remained consistent throughout the Test. That’s shown by the fine centuries on day four to Mulder and Ryan Rickelton, who hit 101.

Mitch Starc took three wickets while Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon took two. Josh Hazlewood snared one scalp, and there was two run outs.

All eyes will be on Australia’s top three, especially Marnus Labuschagne.

After the third Test started on Tuesday, there should be a healthy crowd at Newlands given it’s a Saturday. In fact, it should be the best crowd of the series, which wouldn’t be hard, but you’d hope that Newlands is packed given the series is on the line.