South Africa's Fourth-Day Batting Sets Up Series Possibility

WicketPulse · 2026-10-30 · Original automated news brief

South Africa extended their innings on the fourth day of their Test against Australia, moving from a precarious position to one where a series victory is possible. The team was 40-4 at the start of the day but batted through the session. Wiaan Mulder scored a century, finishing on 115, while Ryan Rickelton made 101. The total of 387 set Australia a target of 288 to win.

The partnership between Mulder and Kagiso Rabada in the final wicket provided a strong finish to South Africa's second innings. The team's resilience in the face of early setbacks allowed them to set a challenging target for the tourists. Australia now faces the task of chasing 288 runs in the final session of the match.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: BBC Sport ↗ · Source published 2026-10-30