Inglis and Carey Partnership Drives Australia to Lead on Day 2 of Decisive South Africa Test
An unbeaten 145-run stand between Josh Inglis and Alex Carey gave Australia a slender one-run lead in the series-deciding third Test against South Africa.
The story
At Newlands in Cape Town, Australia finished Day 2 of the third Test against South Africa on 330/4, taking a one-run lead over the Proteas' first innings total of 329. South Africa had resumed their innings before being bowled out for 329 earlier in the day.
Australia's response was anchored by Matt Renshaw (74) and Cameron Green (65), who built a crucial 126-run third-wicket partnership. However, it was the unbroken 145-run partnership between Josh Inglis (85 not out) and Alex Carey (51 not out) that dramatically shifted momentum in Australia's favour during the final session. For South Africa, off-spinner Simon Harmer claimed two key wickets, including Travis Head (41) and Marnus Labuschagne (0), while Marco Jansen also took two wickets, reaching the milestone of 100 Test wickets in his 24th match.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa vs Australia | Test | Australia 330/4 (lead by 1 run) vs South Africa 329 | Josh Inglis 85* & Alex Carey 51* |
| Bangladesh vs West Indies | Test | Bangladesh 272 all out vs West Indies 75/1 (trail by 197 runs) | Shadman Islam 105 (BAN), Jomel Warrican 5/59 (WI) |
| United Arab Emirates vs Oman | ODI | Result not available yet |
Series in play
Australia tour of South Africa, 2026. 3rd Test, series tied 1-1, Australia lead by 1 run on Day 2
West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026. 1st Test, West Indies trail by 197 runs on Day 2
ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. Ongoing matches
Tables that matter
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27
Position: 1. Australia (75.00 PCT), 2. New Zealand (72.22 PCT), 3. South Africa (66.67 PCT)
Note: Australia maintains top spot, with South Africa's recent win against them in the 2nd Test giving other teams hope.
What we'll be watching
- Sri Lanka vs England [ODI], 6th Match, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026, Gaddafi Stadium (2026-10-29T08:00Z)
- South Africa vs Australia [Test], 3rd Test, Day 3, Australia tour of South Africa, 2026, Newlands (2026-10-29T08:30Z)
- Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe [T20I], 2nd T20I, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026, Sharjah Cricket Stadium (2026-10-29T14:30Z)
- Bangladesh vs West Indies [Test], 1st Test, Day 3, West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026, Shere Bangla National Stadium (2026-10-30T03:30Z)
- New Zealand vs India [T20I], 4th T20I, India tour of New Zealand 2026, Eden Park (2026-10-30T07:00Z)
- Namibia vs Ireland [ODI], 4th ODI, Ireland tour of Namibia, 2026, Namibia Cricket Ground (2026-10-30T07:30Z)
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