South Africa's JP Duminy and Dean Elgar both scored centuries in a third-wicket partnership of 250 to drive the tourists to a 388-run lead over Australia at the end of the third day of the first test on Thursday. Now 32, Duminy looks to have played a key role in another Perth triumph after his brilliant 141 rammed home South Africa's advantage after they had skittled Australia for 244 in reply to their 242 on Friday. NERVOUS NINETIESIt was his first century in two years and his third against Australia, just reward for a masterclass of calm control and shot-making. Dogged and determined where Duminy was fluent, the 29-year-old reached his fifth test century half an hour before tea after a prolonged spell in the "nervous nineties". After Perth, the series continues in Hobart before concluding with a day-night test at Adelaide Oval.

Source: dna November 05, 2016 12:38 UTC