South Africa v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day three – live

Updates as the Proteas host Australia at St George’s ParkPlay start time in Gqeberha is 9.45am local/6.45pm AEDT/8.45am BSTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email46th over: South Africa 105-5 (Bavuma 42, Mulder 9) Boland to Bavuma may be the defining battle of the day. Scott is working him well, arrow-straight on that off-stump line, seam just gently lilting to the left and then the right, nipping in at the right-hander, who defends well, and eventually can deflect one such ball to leg for his first run of the day. Mulder follows suit.45th over: South Africa 103-5 (Bavuma 41, Mulder 8) Not great fielding from Boland to start the day, sliding across at fine leg in awkward fashion, half on his back and his backside rather than sliding headfirst or feet first. That means that he touches Mulder’s glance but can’t stop it ricocheting into the rope. Cummins not wildly impressed. South Africa tons up. Mulder picks off a couple more to midwicket. He batted well in the Durban rearguard. He’s needed again. Three tons in his career, though they’re all against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. Continue reading...