Australia seize control of Test decider against South Africa

Cape Town witnessed Australia seizing control of the Test decider against world champions South Africa on the third day. The South African team was struggling at 140 for four, just 40 runs ahead with six wickets in hand. Australian centurion Josh Inglis praised Nathan Lyon's dismissal of South African captain Temba Bavuma in the final over of the day.

Bavuma had scored 35 runs before being bowled by Lyon. Inglis commented on Australia's control of the game in the last session, with South Africa only scoring 87 runs in 34 overs. Lyon's performance was highly praised, with Inglis calling his bowling "threatening the whole time." South African off-spinner Simon Harmer noted that spin was becoming increasingly important in the deciding contest between the two leading Test teams.

He also mentioned that Mitchell Starc's bowling contributed significantly to the wicket's condition. Harmer warned that South African batsmen should not look too far ahead in the match. Lyon, who had to wait until late in the day, posed a significant threat with 14 overs and one for 31. Fast bowlers Starc and Josh Hazlewood made early inroads, with Starc taking six for 72 in the first innings, and Hazlewood claiming David Bedingham's wicket twice in the match. Inglis finished his second Test century of 102, leading Australia to an innings victory.