Aus in control, but Proteas fight back
Usman Khawaja’s unbeaten 138 made it Australia’s day as they go into day three on 307-6, despite a late onslaught from the Proteas’ pace attack.
Khawaja ton drives Australia
A brilliant century from Usman Khawaja has taken Australia through to the final session on 209-3, trailing the Proteas by 50 runs.
Australia recover after Abbott double
Kyle Abbott struck twice in the morning session before a recovery mission from Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith got Australia to 109-2 by tea.
Early breakthrough key for Proteas
The Proteas will be looking to make early inroads on day two of the third Test after posting 259-9 declared.
Hazlewood unleashes on Proteas
Josh Hazlewood’s four wickets has left the Proteas struggling on 165-7 going into the final session on day one in Adelaide.
Faf booed, Cook holds firm
Faf du Plessis was welcomed to a chorus of boos as Josh Hazlewood struck twice to leave the Proteas on 89-3.
Proteas bat against pink ball first
The Proteas have won the toss and have elected to bat first, in their first-ever day-night encounter in the third Test against Australia.
ICC were wrong to charge Faf
The ICC rushed their decision to fine Faf du Plessis, and it now sets a dangerous and complicated precedent.
Shamsi presses Test claims
Tabraiz Shamsi took four wickets as the Proteas bowled a Victoria XI out for 258 in their 50-over match at the MCG.
Proteas take a stand
Hashim Amla and co express their support to Proteas captain Faf du Plessis after the ball-tampering allegations.
De Lange means business
Knights quick, Marchant de Lange, aims to impress this domestic season and proved it by taking 3-17 in their T20 clash against the Cobras.
How the papers reacted
The newspapers in Australia didn’t hold back this morning in the wake of their embarrassing series defeat to the Proteas.
All to do for Australia
The Proteas will look to chip away in the morning session on day four, with Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja fighting for their side’s survival.
Abbott strikes after De Kock ton
A Quinton de Kock ton lifted the Proteas to 326, before Kyle Abbott struck in the first over to leave Australia on 54-1.
Bavuma, De Kock push on
Quinton de Kock scored his second Test century to press home the Proteas’ advantage against Australia, taking the lead to 203.
