A pair of remarkable centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder guided South Africa to a total of 387 before they were bowled out to close day four of the decisive third Test against Australia. The effort with the bat from South Africa leaves the touring side needing to reach a victory target of 288 on the final day to win the match.
The standout moments of the innings were produced by Rickelton and Mulder, who each struck centuries to anchor South Africa's push to 387. Their hundreds formed the foundation of the innings, ensuring that South Africa built a substantial score before being bowled out as the fourth day concluded.
With South Africa bowled out for 387 at the end of day four, the decisive third Test moves toward an exciting climax. Australia, as the touring side, have been set a target of 288 runs to win the contest, meaning the entire outcome rests on their pursuit of that 288-run mark on the final day.
As day four comes to a close, attention turns entirely to the final day of the decisive third Test between South Africa and Australia. Rickelton and Mulder have played their part by striking tons to get South Africa to 387, and it is now down to the touring side to chase 288 to win on the final day.