Australia was all out for a lead of 100 runs, and South Africa began batting in their second innings on day three of the Cape Town Test.

What it means

This is a live update from day three of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town. Australia were bowled out for 429, giving them a 100-run lead over South Africa's first-innings total, and South Africa have begun their second innings. With Australia already leading the four-match series 1-0, South Africa must bat out for a draw or win to keep the series alive.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is a straightforward scoreline reported live by multiple reputable outlets (Sydney Morning Herald, ABC, The Age, etc.) from the match itself, so it is solid. The specific figure of 429 and the 100-run lead are consistent across reporting, and the series context (Australia 1-0 up) is confirmed by earlier match results.

How new

Genuinely new: this is same-day coverage of the Test's third day, published on 2026-10-29.

Go deeper

• Sydney Morning Herald — first to publish