{
  "id": 17362186,
  "title": "Live: Australia starts tough chase with series victory over South Africa on the line",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/live-australia-starts-tough-chase-with-series-victory-over-south",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:39:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-31/test-cricket-live-updates-south-africa-vs-australia/107282350"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australia is facing a tough chase in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with series honours at stake. Live updates can be found in the live blog, match Scorecard and ScoreCentre, and live radio coverage. Yesterday, South Africa's batting display was impressive, but Australia's batters are aiming to prove they can compete with the best. Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder both scored centuries, displaying resilience and skill. However, Rickelton was run out by Mulder, leading to a significant change in the game. South Africa's Ragiso Rabada provided a strong comeback with a gutsy performance, aided by Mulder's effort. The final day of the final Test remains crucial, as Australia must maintain discipline to either secure a win or face a challenging situation. Hosts Chris de Silva and reporter Simon Smale are excited to provide live coverage of this thrilling Test series decider.",
  "summary": "Australia looks to chase down 288 runs to win the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with series honours on the line. Follow live.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "‘It’s been a special series’: All set for thrilling close to final Test between SA and Australia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/its-been-a-special-series-all-set-for-thrilling-close-to-final-test",
        "published": "2026-10-31T05:23:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}