Inglis and Carey put Australia ahead in decisive South Africa Test

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 28 Oct, 17:27 · Archive

Josh Inglis scored 85 as Australia reached 330-4, one run ahead of South Africa's first-innings total of 329.

Josh Inglis scored an unbeaten 85 as Australia reached 330 for four at the close of the second day of the decisive third Test against hosts South Africa at Newlands. This put Australia one run ahead of South Africa's first-innings total of 329. Inglis, who came into the side for the injured Steve Smith, shared an unbeaten 145-run partnership with Alex Carey (51 not out) for the fifth wicket.

Earlier in Australia's innings, Matt Renshaw and Travis Head added 58 for the first wicket before spinner Simon Harmer removed Head with his first ball of the match. Marnus Labuschagne fell for a duck, caught by Aiden Markram at slip off Harmer. Renshaw and Cameron Green then added 126 for the third wicket before both fell in quick succession to fast bowler Marco Jansen. Harmer finished with 2-84 and Jansen with 2-37.

The Newlands wicket was traditionally best for batting on days two and three, offering little seam or swing for South Africa's pace attack. All Australian batters except Labuschagne got in and scored runs. Australia's momentum heading into the remaining days means South Africa failed to apply scoreboard pressure or create many wicket-taking opportunities.

How it is being reported

• Tourists push on through Inglis and CareyHighlights from day two of the third Test between South Africa and Australia.Sky Sports · 28 Oct, 19:37
• Carey and Inglis counterpunch to put Australia on top in South AfricaKeepers rebuild the niings to reach 330-4 at the close Green sparkles but Labuschagne duck must be the end If Cape Town’s first day was a rollercoaster , the second was some more sedate form of transport, though it continued with ups and downs fitting its mountainous backdrop. Twice, South Africa produced double strikes to stall promising Australian positions; twice the Australians rebuilt to get their train back on track. Finally, Josh Inglis and Alex Carey pushed Australia in front, 330 for 4 to South Africa’s all out 329, ready to surge on through day three with those six wickets left in…Guardian Sport · 28 Oct, 17:12
• Australia continue impressive fightback to take charge of decisive Test with South AfricaAn unbroken stand of 145 between Alex Carey and Josh Inglis took Australia into the lead in Cape TownIndependent Sport · 28 Oct, 16:32
• Inglis, Carey dig in to put Australia on top against South Africa in third TestJosh Inglis scored an unbeaten 85 as Australia reached 330-4 at the close of the second day of the decisive third Test against hosts South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.Sky Sports · 28 Oct, 13:36

In this story: Josh Inglis · Alex Carey · Australia · South Africa · Newlands

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