Live cricket scores: Australia look to pile on the pain and take game away from South Africa on day four
Australia took complete control of the contest on day three against South Africa but they have work to do to set a big total for the home side to chase in the fourth innings. Follow the action with our blog.
Australia took complete control of the contest on day three against South Africa but they have work to do to set a big total for the home side to chase in the fourth innings.
Nic Maddinson made up for lost time after his 33-ball duck to close day three while Travis Head was also aggressive.
Can they continue their onslaught, or will South Africa give themselves hope with some quick wickets?
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Aaron Kirby is reporting live.
GENTLE!
Mulder looks a stiff man as he delivers the first ball.
It was a gentle wide ball outside off and Maddinson kind-of guides it between the slips safely for four.
AUS 0-37
We’re set
Mulder has the ball and we are back underway in Durban.
Can Maddinson get to 50?
Spin it to win it
The game rests on the shoulders of the spinners for South Africa today.
They backed in Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj as spin twins for this Test and while they bowled well in the first innings, there wasn’t much assistance for them.
But Nathan Lyon proved yesterday that the deck has some good turn in it now.
Also, it will be interesting to see what they do with Jansen as he creates big footmarks Lyon will enjoy in the fourth innings.
Welcome!
Today is massive in the context of the series.
Not only because Australia can put themselves in position to go 1-0, or let victory slip away, but because Nic Maddinson could create some headaches.
He made a entertaining start last night after a nightmare first innings and the flat pitch will suit him being aggressive if he get through the first 20 minutes this morning.
If he were to make a score, it adds an extra layer to how the team go forward in the next two matches.
But there is a lot of action to play out so stay tuned for another big day in Durban!
