Australia v South Africa LIVE: Horror start for Aussies as Renshaw, Labuschagne go in first over

6.54pm

Australia slight outsiders

By Christy Doran

The equation is simple: Australia require 288 runs to win.

After Wiaan Mulder was out for 115 at the end of day four, Australia will start their innings with 10 wickets.

The pitch is turning but the bounce has remained consistent throughout the Test. That’s shown by the fine centuries on day four to Mulder and Ryan Rickelton, who hit 101.

Mitch Starc took three wickets while Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon took two. Josh Hazlewood snared one scalp, and there was two run outs.

All eyes will be on Australia’s top three, especially Marnus Labuschagne.

After the third Test started on Tuesday, there should be a healthy crowd at Newlands given it’s a Saturday. In fact, it should be the best crowd of the series, which wouldn’t be hard, but you’d hope that Newlands is packed given the series is on the line.

6.48pm

Weather, Session times for day five

By Christy Doran

After a few days of glorious sunshine and blue skies, the clouds have rolled it. But thankfully, it doesn’t look like we’ll have any rain.

First session: 7.30pm to 9.30pm (AEDT)

Second session: 10.10pm to 12.10am (AEDT)

Third session: 12.30am to 2.30am

6.43pm

Welcome

By Christy Doran

G’day and welcome to our live blog of day five of the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.

I’m Christy Doran and I’ll be taking you through tonight’s action while Dan Brettig is on the ground in Cape Town.

Play is set to resume at 7:30pm AEDT. Enjoy the action tonight, it promises to be a ripper.

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