South Africa vs Australia Live Score 3rd Test Day 4 Live Streaming: South Africa resume at 238/5. (Reuters Photo)
South Africa extended their lead closer to 400 on day four of the third Test against Australia. They lost both overnight batsmen AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock but were in a very strong position. Australia, who were hit by ball-tampering controversy last day, had a disturbing news again on Sunday when captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner had to stood down due to yesterday’s controversy. Tim Paine is leading team in the third Test and a decision on where Smith and Warner return to their original position will be taken only after this Test. Catch Live Score South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test Day 4 Live Streaming here.
South Africa vs Australia Live Score 3rd Test Day 4 Live: South Africa and Australia are playing the third Test of the four-match series which is currently tied 1-1. The match will be telecast on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD. The match can be livestream on SonyLIV app and ESPN.in website.
Hard work for the batsmen to get runs at the moment. Rabada and Philander are keeping it tight, not letting the two free their arms at all. Meanwhile, the ICC has announced that Steve Smith has been fined 100 per cent of his match fee and banned for 1 Test, Bancroft 75 percent of match fee and receives three demerit points.
Three overs have been bowled so far and the South Africans, especially those at the slip cordon, are screaming all the time, making it as uncomfortable as possible for the Australians. They have made 4 runs so far.
Vernon Philander managed to reach his half century and that means that South Africa have set a target of 430 for Australia to make in in the rest of this day and the fifth day. David Warner was seen sprinting back into the dressing room.
Nathan Lyon gets his 301st wicket in Test cricket! He tried to clear the boundary but could not clear the ropes. He is caught by Cummins at the boundary! South Africa are 9 down with the lead of 418 runs
Lyon gets his second wicket! Rabada was eagar to go over the top and charged down the pitch to hit Lyon for a big shot. Misses it as there is a sharp turn. Paine with a good take behind the wicket and removes the bails before Rabada can get it
Kagiso Rabada with a flick off his hips which goes for four and South Africa's lead is now past 400! A brilliant batting effort this from the home side against Australia, who are clearly affeceted by whatever happened yesterday. Some quick runs expected now
South Africa batsmen Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada are back on the field for the second session of play. Australia team is in a huddle. South Africa will like to get some runs quickly and then declare. Australia will also look to bowl them out.
That is Lunch on Day 4 of the Cape Town! South Africa have reached 333 for the loss of seven wickets in the second innings. They lead by 389 runs with three more wickets in hand. Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada are the two batsmen for South Africa, who will be very happy with this session
Gone! Big wicket for Australia as Quinton de Kock is caught behind. Big flash over the leg-side but he fails to connect it. Closes the face of the bat too early and there is a big leading edge which flies to Paine. South Africa now seven down
When do South Africa declare? Surely not in this session but with the lead close to 400, a declaration in the second session is highly likely. The South African batsmen have not looked in trouble while batting so this will also factor which will in their mind while deciding to declare
South Africa will look to bat at least till Tea. Ideally, they would love to declare the innings instead of being bowled out. The lead is 355 runs now. Quinton de Kock and Vernon Philander are the two batsmen at the crease
Quinton de Kock is a very class batsman. Nothing is stopping him from scoring runs through boundaries. There have been those odd deliveries that have beaten the outside edge of his bat but otherwise he has been sublime and moving towards a century
Brilliant innings from Quinton de Kock! He has reached his 13th half-century in Test cricket with a four throught the square-leg and this has been a quick innings. South Africa need him there with the tail
Spoke too soon! AB de Villiers has edged one to the first slip off Hazlewood. He is dismissed for 63 as Marsh holds on to a good catch. The partnership is broken. AB de Villiers is clearly disappointed to miss out on the century again.
This partnership has been a good one for South Africa. AB de Villiers was dismissed for 63 in the first inning so he will love to get a century now. He is batting at the same score. De Kock is nearing his half-century
Second new ball available for Australia. They have bowled the 80 overs. Will they take it or will another over of pace come hoping for reverse swing? Lyon is also bowling.
AB de Villiers continues to accumulate runs! Australia players look a bit grim. Tim Paine is the stand-in skipper for the remainder of the Test. This has turned to be a landmark match. So much happening
Steve Smith steps down as captain of Australia team after discussions with Cricket Australia. David Warner has also agreed to step down as vice-captain of the team for the remainder of this Test match. Tim Paine will lead the side
Bancroft was caught on camera using a "yellow tape" change the condition of the ball and after he footage came on camera, he "panicked." After the day's play, Smith and Bancroft attended the press conference and admitted to it. He also revealed that he has been charged by ICC. Here is the video
The Australian Prime Minister has asked for the removal of Steve Smith as the captain of the cricket team. Smith yesterday said he will not step down. Read here -- Australia government calls for removal of Steve Smith as team’s captain after ball-tampering
More than cricket, this match will be rememebered for ball-tampering. Australia captain Smith and batsman Bancroft admitted to changing the condition of the ball yesterday. Australia are under heavy criticism for this and it is likely that today will be a very awkward day for Australia to come out on the field. South Africa lead by 296 with 5 wickets in hand. More than that, how will Australia cope up with the embarrasment on Sunday?