VAST VIEW South Africa Sets Up Nail-Biting Series Decider With 288-Run Target For Australia
Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder powered South Africa to a commanding position in the series-deciding Test, leaving Australia needing 288 to win on the final day.
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South Africa put itself firmly in control of the deciding Test against Australia after hundreds from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder lifted the hosts to a second-innings total of 387, according to Yahoo Sports. The innings set Australia a target of 288 runs to clinch the series.
With the match heading into its final day, captain Ryan Rickelton described the contest as a pure do-or-die situation for both sides, Yahoo Sports reported. Neither team can afford a draw-friendly approach given the series is on the line.
The result will decide the outcome of the broader Test series between the two sides, with South Africa's batting depth giving them the edge heading into the last day of play.
Sources: Yahoo Sports · Yahoo Sports
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