Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Starc strikes as Mulder goes out; Hazlewood back but can’t bowl until later

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 20, 2026

Day three of the second Test match resumes with South Africa trying to recover its batting innings after Australia’s bowlers dominated the opening two days. Follow along live.

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