Australia Hold Advantage in WTC Test After Day 3

WicketPulse · 2026-10-29 · Original automated news brief

Australia's second-innings total was built on a solid foundation, with Josh Inglis scoring a century and Alex Carey adding 80 runs. The home side's bowlers, Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer, took seven wickets between them. South Africa, chasing a target, were four wickets down at 140. The hosts had earlier restricted Australia to 429 after starting the day with six wickets in hand and 330 on the board.

Nathan Lyon played a key role in dismissing South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, ending his resistance. Australia's performance on Day 3 left them in a favorable position as the match entered its final day. The outcome of the game could determine the series standings in the ICC World Test Championship.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-10-29