Rickelton, Mulder hit tons as South Africa set Australia 288 to win decider

Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder strike centuries as South Africa set Australia 288 to win third Test and seal series victory; series winners take top ‌spot in Test rankings; watch final day live on Sky Sports Cricket from 8am on Saturday

Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder struck centuries as South Africa were bowled out ‌for 387 to close day four of the decisive third Test against Australia, setting the touring ​side a victory target of 288 on the final day.

Australia toiled, taking a single wicket in the opening two sessions before a burst after tea, but ​it was still very much the home side's day and sets up ‌an intriguing tussle on Saturday.

Mulder top-scored with 115, his fourth Test century, while Rickelton amassed 101 as the pair ensured Australia ​will need to complete the second-highest successful run chase in 137 years of Test cricket at Newlands.

"It was about trying to win the small moments," Rickelton said. "We knew we ​were effectively 40 for four this morning and that Australia would come hard ⁠at us.

Source: Sky Sports