Australia chase 288 on spinning Cape Town pitch
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 22:51 · Archive
Australia need 288 to win the series in South Africa, facing a pitch with little bounce and plenty of turn on day five.
Australia are chasing 288 for victory at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday, with the series on the line. Pat Cummins' side will face a pitch offering little bounce and plenty of turn.
Simon Harmer looms as South Africa's main threat after taking 4-104 in the first innings. Marques Ackerman could also bowl wrist spin, while Aiden Markram has offered some deliveries. Nathan Lyon's work on Friday has created rough and footmarks outside right-handers' off stumps.
South Africa acknowledge that Australia's left-handed majority could prove advantageous. Both opening batsmen, Travis Head and Matt Renshaw, are left-handers, as are Alex Carey and Cooper Connolly, with Mitchell Starc also among the left-handers. South African batsman Ryan Rickelton, who scored 101, noted the ball 'is vicious coming back in' for right-handers facing the conditions. 'We know Australia has four left-handers in their top seven, we're going to look to put them under pressure,' Rickelton said, adding 'We know we have our work cut out for us tomorrow'.
How it is being reported
- Vicious spin on offer, but Australia's lefties can helpSouth Africa have warned there will be vicious spin on offer on day five at Newlands, but concede Australia's left-handed majority may render it less effective.Perth Now · 30 Oct, 22:32
- Vicious spin on offer, but Australia's lefties can helpSouth Africa have warned there will be vicious spin on offer on day five at Newlands, but concede Australia's left-handed majority may render it less effective.The West Australian · 30 Oct, 22:32
In this story: Australia · South Africa · Cape Town · Pat Cummins · Simon Harmer · Nathan Lyon · Travis Head · Matt Renshaw
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