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South Africa were 140/4 at the close of day three of the third Test in Cape Town, holding a 40-run lead over Australia after the hosts' second innings. Australia had posted 429 in their first innings, giving them a 100-run advantage, with Josh Inglis scoring 102 and Alex Carey 80. The Proteas' bowlers, led by Simon Harmer's 4/104, had restricted the tourists after a strong partnership between Inglis and Carey.
Temba Bavuma was dismissed for 35 by Nathan Lyon shortly before stumps, leaving Matthew Breetzke on 19 and Ryan Rickelton on eight to continue the chase. Marques Ackerman contributed 62 in the partnership that reduced the deficit, while Mitchell Starc took two wickets for 29. The match now hinges on the remaining batting effort to set a defendable target for the fourth innings.
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