You don’t want them getting too many more than maybe 200 or so.” Ackerman was furious as he left the pitch having wanted to review the decision, but was out of time having made the required signal to do so as the clock hit zero.
The vicious turn Lyon found means any chase over 200 would not be straightforward for Australia, making the final margin critical.
Ackerman was furious as he left the pitch having wanted to review the decision, but was out of time having made the required signal to do so as the clock hit zero.
South Africa reached stumps four wickets down and holding a slender lead over Australia following another day where their opponents held firm while their batters faltered.
Australia's celebrations suggested they believe the late dismissal was the crucial wicket of the match, leaving the fielding side in a strong position.
You don’t want them getting too many more than maybe 200 or so.
South Africa were 140-4, just 40 runs ahead, at the close.
As on day one and two, Australia have held firm and their opponents faltered.
Australia's celebrations suggested they believe that was the crucial wicket.
South Africa reach stumps four down and with slender lead over Australia.