Rickelton, Mulder centuries lift South Africa's chances in Test decider
CAPE TOWN: Former schoolmates Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder hit centuries and swung the series-deciding third Test in South Africa’s favour at Newlands on Friday.
CAPE TOWN: St Stithians College alumni Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder both scored centuries on the fourth day of the third Test, giving South Africa a competitive edge ahead of the final day in Newlands. Rickelton, who posted 101, and Mulder, who added 115, took South Africa from 140 for four to 387 all out. This century partnership set up a target of 288 runs for Australia to win.
Both cricketers are old boys of St Stithians College, north of Johannesburg. Rickelton said they were well acquainted with each other's playing styles from their teenage cricket years together. The series between South Africa and Australia is currently tied at 1-1. Matthew Breetzke (43) contributed to a sixth-wicket stand of 154 with Rickelton.
South Africa's batters will need to put up a strong effort to chase down the target set by Australia, according to Australia's bowling coach James Franklin.
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