Australia are on the brink of defeat in the third Test against South Africa after losing nine wickets while chasing a target of 288 on the final day at Newlands, Cape Town, on Saturday.
At the latest update, Australia were 107/9 in their second innings, still needing 181 runs to win. Pat Cummins was the latest batter dismissed, falling for 11 to Simon Harmer.
SA vs AUS Live Score – 3rd Test, Day 5
Australia 1st innings: 429
South Africa 1st innings: 329
South Africa 2nd innings: 387
Australia 2nd innings: 107/9
Target: 288 runs
Rabada and Harmer Lead South Africa's Bowling Charge
Kagiso Rabada gave South Africa a sensational start on the final morning, taking three wickets in a devastating opening spell. He dismissed Matt Renshaw for a duck, Marnus Labuschagne for four and Travis Head for 14.
Rabada's third wicket also took him to 350 Test wickets, a milestone he reached in a record 13,808 deliveries.
Simon Harmer then put Australia under further pressure with a decisive spell of spin bowling. He removed Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly and Mitchell Starc before dismissing Cameron Green for 27 and Pat Cummins for 11.
Australia had already lost seven wickets for 60 runs at lunch and continued to struggle after the break.
South Africa Close in on Series Victory
The three-match Test series is level at 1-1. Australia won the opening Test in Durban, while South Africa responded with a dominant victory in the second Test at Gqeberha.
South Africa now need just one more wicket to secure the third Test and claim the series. Australia face an enormous challenge to survive the final stages of the chase.
This is a developing live report. The score and match situation may change as play continues.
