South Africa's Morne Morkel celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith. Photo: ReutersSeamer Morne Morkel claimed his 300th career wicket as South Africa edged ahead in the third test on Friday when they reduced Australia to 245 for nine at the close on the second day, still 66 runs behind their hosts' first innings score at Newlands. Elgar earlier carried his bat for the third time in his test career as he finished 141 not out when South Africa were bowled out for 311 on the second morning. His efforts helped the home side add 45 runs to their overnight score of 266-8. Elgar and Rabada (22) took their ninth wicket partnership to exactly 50 before the latter edged a Lyon (2-43) delivery to Smith at slip.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 23, 2018 17:03 UTC