Australia set 288 to win on final day after South African centurions turn tide

In the third Test at Cape Town, South Africa's Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder both scored centuries to dramatically shift momentum, turning an effective deficit of 40 for four into a 287-run lead. Australia, who began the day holding a 40-run advantage, now face a final-day chase of 288 runs to win the match and clinch the series. The performance echoed South Africa's earlier comeback in Gqeberha, where they also recovered from 40 for four to win.