South Africa vs Australia: International cricket second Test – Day 3, live scores, blog, highlights

12th March, 2018

An even spread of wickets to the Australian bowlers saw them make a comeback late on Day 2, but the South Africans managed to take the lead on first innings heading into Day 3. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 7pm (AEDT).

Yesterday started well for the Proteas as they really did look in danger of running away with a big lead when Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla were at the crease. Both managed to get to their half-centuries, but couldn’t press on.

It was costly as well. Before either of these two went out, South Africa were cruising at 2-155, bearing down on Australia’s first innings total of 243.

Somehow, the South Africans finished the day on 7-263. Yes, they have a lead of 20 runs, but they will be disappointed to not have more wickets in the shed considering how well they were travelling yesterday.

Luckily for the Proteas though, AB de Villiers was able to spend time at the crease and add 74 runs unbeaten come the end of the day. If he had have gotten out when South Africa collapsed ever so slightly then there is a chance they wouldn’t even have a lead.

If they want to get that big lead he is the key and the others just need to bat around him.

In terms of the Aussie bowlers, everyone that has bowled has a wicket to their name. Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh lead the way with two each.

Prediction
I feel this is said too much, but it is relevant for today’s play. The first hour is crucial in terms of who may win this Test.

If Australia can get the three wickets they need early, they stand every chance in this Test, but if the tail hangs around with de Villiers then it’ll make it very difficult to win at Port Elizabeth for the Aussies.

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The Crowd Says:

2018-03-12T09:41:37+00:00

zozza

Guest

So, tel me: Will Marsh be disciplined for his "f__k you c__t" blast at Rabada while walking off after losing his wicket?

2018-03-11T23:31:51+00:00

peter chrisp

Guest

& SA will win very easily no doubt & deservedly so

2018-03-11T17:20:07+00:00

beauty of a geek brains of a bimbo

Guest

nope that wouldnt be good for the series

2018-03-11T16:46:34+00:00

You’re hoping Rabada is banned?

2018-03-11T15:53:25+00:00

Tanmoy Kar

Guest

Now there will be only one result the South Africans will win in the 2nd. Test on the fourth day itself.

2018-03-11T15:44:26+00:00

Brains of a bimbo

Guest

Overall, Australia have a more reliable bowling attack for these dry decks. For SA, it is all Rabada. If he gets suspended, they need green mambas for the next two. Will be mauled on these dry decks otherwise.

2018-03-11T15:39:01+00:00

Alan

Guest

Khawaja did enough to retain his place. Good innings.

AUTHOR

2018-03-11T15:37:11+00:00

Lachlan Ballingall

Roar Guru

Mitchell Marsh (39) and Tim Paine (5) will resume tomorrow. Australia lead by 41 runs. Thanks for joining me tonight everyone, I'll be back tomorrow.

AUTHOR

2018-03-11T15:34:46+00:00

Lachlan Ballingall