AUSTRALIA CRICKET

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Rickelton and Mulder centuries sets up enthralling final day at Newlands

Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder each struck brilliant centuries to set up what should be an intriguing final day of the third and deciding Test between the Proteas and Australia at Newlands.

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Day 3: Josh Inglis century keeps Australia in control vs South Africa at Newlands

South Africa finished day three of the decisive third Test against Australia at Newlands with a narrow 40-run lead after a battling second-innings effort kept the hosts in the contest.

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Australia's Steve Smith receives positive injury update after missing Proteas Test

Steve Smith is expected to recover in time for Australia's opening Test against New Zealand in December after medical examinations ruled out significant damage to his neck.

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Proteas bowlers toil as Australia take upperhand of deciding Test at Newlands

Australia took the upperhand on the second day of the third and deciding Test against the Proteas at Newlands after the tourists went to stumps on 330-4, a lead of one run with six wickets remaining.

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Proteas make rampant start but Australia hit back on first day of third Test

The Proteas got off to a fabulous start in the third and deciding Test against Australia at Newlands, but the tourists hit back in the final two sessions as the home side were 329 all out.

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Australia set for new opener in Newlands decider after Nic Maddinson is dropped

Australia will have have a new opening batter in the third and deciding Test against the Proteas after Nic Maddinson was released from the touring squad on the eve of the contest at Newlands.