MELBOURNE: A maiden century through wicketkeeper Alex Carey driven Australia nearer to a series-sealing victory in the second one Test as South Africa’s batsmen have been left with a mountain to climb on the finish of a rain-hit Day 3 on Wednesday.
South Africa have been 15 for one when play was once stopped seven overs after tea and later deserted.
The Proteas nonetheless wanted 371 runs to make Australia bat once more after the hosts declared for 575 for 8 below amassing clouds on the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
captain of south africa Dean Elgar was once stuck in the back of for a duck off the bowling of the house captain Pat Cumminsproceeding a depressing collection for the seasoned opener.
Opener Sarel Erwee was once seven no longer out and quantity 3 Theunis de Bruyn on six.
With drizzle falling and the ball skidding on a humid pitch, Erwee and De Bruyn headed off gratefully when the umpires halted play.
But Australia might be assured of taking the general 9 wickets having skittled the vacationers for 189 within the first innings and no more within the first Test win in Brisbane.
The hosts ruled for a 3rd successive day, with South Australian Carey batting beautifully in a knock of 111.
All-rounder Cameron Green completed unbeaten on 51 regardless of nursing a damaged index finger that noticed him retire on day two.
Tail-ender mitchell starc was once additionally nursing a sore finger on his bowling hand however despatched down a couple of overs after tea sooner than the rain.
Carey and Green constructed a 117-run partnership upon resuming after lunch, with South Africa’s bowlers slightly threatening thru maximum of a meandering consultation below leaden skies.
Carey pulled Marco Jansen for 3 to convey up his century simply after the beverages ruin however was once stuck and bowled through the all-rounder after sending a top-edge top above the pitch.
Anrich Nortje had previous struck two times in two balls as South Africa grabbed 4 wickets within the morning consultation after Australia resumed on 386 for 3.
Nortje bowled Travis Head for 51 instantly after the South Australian introduced up his 2d half-century of the collection after which bowled David Warner at the subsequent supply with a rocketing yorker after the veteran opener resumed on 200, having retired harm with cramp on day two.
Cummins defended the hat-trick ball however the house skipper was once quickly stuck in the back of for 4 off the bowling of paceman Kagiso Rabada.
South Africa had taken 3 wickets for 5 runs, leaving Australia 400 for 6, however the rally stalled as plucky tail-ender Nathan Lyon blended with Carey in a quickfire 40-run partnership.
Lyon was once ultimately stuck for 25, slogging at a Lungi Ngidi quick ball.
Though Green batted beautifully along with his harm, the massive all-rounder won’t bowl for the remainder of the Test and has been dominated out for the 3rd and ultimate fit in Sydney.
South Africa have been 15 for one when play was once stopped seven overs after tea and later deserted.
The Proteas nonetheless wanted 371 runs to make Australia bat once more after the hosts declared for 575 for 8 below amassing clouds on the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
captain of south africa Dean Elgar was once stuck in the back of for a duck off the bowling of the house captain Pat Cumminsproceeding a depressing collection for the seasoned opener.
Opener Sarel Erwee was once seven no longer out and quantity 3 Theunis de Bruyn on six.
With drizzle falling and the ball skidding on a humid pitch, Erwee and De Bruyn headed off gratefully when the umpires halted play.
But Australia might be assured of taking the general 9 wickets having skittled the vacationers for 189 within the first innings and no more within the first Test win in Brisbane.
The hosts ruled for a 3rd successive day, with South Australian Carey batting beautifully in a knock of 111.
All-rounder Cameron Green completed unbeaten on 51 regardless of nursing a damaged index finger that noticed him retire on day two.
Tail-ender mitchell starc was once additionally nursing a sore finger on his bowling hand however despatched down a couple of overs after tea sooner than the rain.
Carey and Green constructed a 117-run partnership upon resuming after lunch, with South Africa’s bowlers slightly threatening thru maximum of a meandering consultation below leaden skies.
Carey pulled Marco Jansen for 3 to convey up his century simply after the beverages ruin however was once stuck and bowled through the all-rounder after sending a top-edge top above the pitch.
Anrich Nortje had previous struck two times in two balls as South Africa grabbed 4 wickets within the morning consultation after Australia resumed on 386 for 3.
Nortje bowled Travis Head for 51 instantly after the South Australian introduced up his 2d half-century of the collection after which bowled David Warner at the subsequent supply with a rocketing yorker after the veteran opener resumed on 200, having retired harm with cramp on day two.
Cummins defended the hat-trick ball however the house skipper was once quickly stuck in the back of for 4 off the bowling of paceman Kagiso Rabada.
South Africa had taken 3 wickets for 5 runs, leaving Australia 400 for 6, however the rally stalled as plucky tail-ender Nathan Lyon blended with Carey in a quickfire 40-run partnership.
Lyon was once ultimately stuck for 25, slogging at a Lungi Ngidi quick ball.
Though Green batted beautifully along with his harm, the massive all-rounder won’t bowl for the remainder of the Test and has been dominated out for the 3rd and ultimate fit in Sydney.