Lahore (Sports Desk): Australia strengthened their grip on the series-deciding Test against South Africa on the third day at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.
At the close of play, South Africa had scored 140 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their second innings, giving them an overall lead of just 40 runs, with 6 wickets still in hand.
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon dismissed South African captain Temba Bavuma for 35 in the final moments of the day, ending his resistance of nearly three hours.
Mitchell Starc dismissed Aiden Markram and Marcus Ackerman, while Josh Hazlewood claimed the wicket of David Bedingham.
Earlier, Australia scored 429 runs in their second innings to secure a 100-run lead. Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 102 runs and completing the second century of his Test career.
South African spinner Simon Harmer said the pitch was offering considerable assistance to spinners and that spin bowling could play a crucial role in the remaining stages of the match.