Inglis and Carey put Australia one run ahead at Newlands
Australia reached 330 for four at stumps on day two of the decisive third Test against South Africa at Newlands, taking a one-run first-innings lead with six wickets remaining. Josh Inglis and Alex Carey were unbeaten after rescuing the innings with a 145-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Inglis was 85 not out and Carey 51 not out when play ended. The pair came together after South Africa fast bowler Marco Jansen dismissed Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green in quick succession, leaving Australia at 185 for four. Their stand carried Australia past South Africa’s total of 329 and through the remainder of the day without another wicket falling. Renshaw made 74 and Green 65 in a 126-run third-wicket partnership that steadied Australia after two early losses. Jansen ended the stand by dismissing both batters shortly before tea. Renshaw was initially given not out, but South Africa reviewed the decision and he was dismissed caught behind. Green edged a delivery to slip. Earlier, Travis Head scored 41 before off-spinner Simon Harmer bowled him with his first ball of the match. Harmer then had Marnus Labuschagne caught at slip for a duck in the same over. Australia’s first-wicket...