- Video
-
Club Roar
Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? We want to see it!Content Collections
The Roar Community
- Join
- Login
South Africa require another seven wickets to claim victory in the fourth Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg against Australia. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the final day from 6pm (AEST).
Yesterday will no doubt go down as one of the most painful days of Test cricket. South Africa started the day with the score at 3-134, a lead of 401 runs.
Many thought they would bat that little bit longer and then have a go at the Aussies, but it wasn’t to be the case. There were rumours going around that there were a few niggles in the South African bowling department, so they decided to put the game so far beyond the point of an Australian comeback, the day almost became unbearable to watch.
Faf du Plessis found some much-needed runs as he got his first century of the series, finishing with 120, while Dean Elgar continued his good form scoring 81.
Pat Cummins was the pick of the Australian bowlers as he picked up four wickets, which took his total tally to nine for the game.
South Africa declared at 6 for 344, setting Australia 612 runs to win. Mind you, South Africa had every right to bat as long as they did, as they have not won a home series against Australia since 1970.
As they already led the series going into this Test match, they just need a draw and with a few niggles, they wanted to put this game well beyond an Australian win.
They should win needing only the seven more wickets in an entire day’s play. Matt Renshaw was the first to go for five runs when he was trapped LBW to the injured Morne Morkel.
Usman Khawaja soon followed for seven runs when he was deemed to be offering no shot to Keshav Maharaj.
Joe Burns played well to get to 42, but Morkel had another victim LBW when Burns walked across his stumps.
Currently, Peter Handscomb (23 not out) and Shaun Marsh (seven not out) are at the crease with the score 3-88.
Prediction
I thought South Africa would wrap this Test up yesterday, but the declaration wouldn’t allow them to do so. I don’t actually think they care if they win this Test, providing they don’t lose.
You would think though they will get these seven wickets before the end of play.
South Africa to wrap up the series 3-1.
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 6pm (AEST).
Build your own fantasy cricket team and put it to the test with Draftstars daily fantasy competitions. Pick your match, pick your team and watch the points roll in to take out cash prizes on each match. What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit.