Cape Town, Oct. 29 -- Marques Ackerman's aggressive 62 and captain Temba Bavuma's patient 35 helped South Africa reach 140 for four at stumps on Day Three of the third Test against Australia at Newlands here, giving the hosts an overall lead of 40 runs.
South Africa, who made 329 in their first innings, began their second innings trailing by 100 runs after Australia posted 429. The hosts recovered from early setbacks through Ackerman and Bavuma but lost the latter just before close of play, leaving the contest finely poised.
Australia resumed the day at 330 for four and were dismissed for 429 in 125.1 overs. Josh Inglis scored 102 off 135 balls, including 11 fours and two sixes, while Alex Carey contributed 80 off 168 deliveries with seve...