Australia Need 288 at Newlands After Rickelton and Mulder Centuries

Reviewed by Shihaam Isaacs
South Africa sports betting writer
Published 31 October 2026

South Africa were bowled out for 387 on the fourth day at Newlands, setting Australia 288 to win the third Test and the series.

Ryan Rickelton made 101 and was run out. Wiaan Mulder made 115. Mitchell Starc took 3 for 65. The Proteas had made 329 in the first innings and Australia 429.

The series is level at 1-1

Australia need 288 in the fourth innings on the final day in Cape Town. This is the third and last Test of the series.

How the fourth day went

South Africa resumed the fourth day 40 runs ahead with 6 wickets in hand, as they had closed the third day. Rickelton and Mulder both reached centuries before the innings ended.