SA 213/2, need 69 for victory

Fri, 13 June 2025
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SA 213-2 (56 Ovs) & 138 vs Aus 207 & 212 | Scorecard

South Africa endured a frustrating morning, but by stumps on Day 3, they were cruising. Just 69 runs separate them from a landmark victory at Lord's. 

 After Starc and Hazlewood's defiant 59-run stand pushed Australia's lead to 281, the first session belonged to the hosts. But South Africa flipped the script in dominant fashion. 

On the best batting day of the Test so far- just four wickets fell all day- they chased with poise and authority. Aiden Markram led the charge with a superb unbeaten century as South Africa raced to 213/2 in just 56 overs. 

With eight wickets in hand and momentum firmly theirs, they head into Day 4 as overwhelming favourites.