Sport 29 October 2026, 19:15 via IOL Sport

Proteas vs Australia third Test: Five takeaways from Day 3

A dramatic late strike from Nathan Lyon broke Temba Bavuma’s resistance to leave South Africa 140/4 with a fragile 40-run lead.

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