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Australia build up 124-run lead

A fifty from Mitchell Starc allowed Australia to get to 383 in the morning session on day three in Adelaide.

The Proteas have a crucial day ahead of them, as they look to clean up the tail quickly to stand any chance of pulling off a result.

Usman Khawaja’s unbeaten 138 made it Australia’s day as they go into day three on 307-6, despite a late onslaught from the Proteas’ pace attack.

A brilliant century from Usman Khawaja has taken Australia through to the final session on 209-3, trailing the Proteas by 50 runs.

Kyle Abbott struck twice in the morning session before a recovery mission from Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith got Australia to 109-2 by tea.

The Proteas will be looking to make early inroads on day two of the third Test after posting 259-9 declared.

Josh Hazlewood’s four wickets has left the Proteas struggling on 165-7 going into the final session on day one in Adelaide.

Faf du Plessis was welcomed to a chorus of boos as Josh Hazlewood struck twice to leave the Proteas on 89-3.

The Proteas have won the toss and have elected to bat first, in their first-ever day-night encounter in the third Test against Australia.

The ICC rushed their decision to fine Faf du Plessis, and it now sets a dangerous and complicated precedent.

Tabraiz Shamsi took four wickets as the Proteas bowled a Victoria XI out for 258 in their 50-over match at the MCG.

Hashim Amla and co express their support to Proteas captain Faf du Plessis after the ball-tampering allegations.

Knights quick, Marchant de Lange, aims to impress this domestic season and proved it by taking 3-17 in their T20 clash against the Cobras.

The newspapers in Australia didn’t hold back this morning in the wake of their embarrassing series defeat to the Proteas.

The Proteas will look to chip away in the morning session on day four, with Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja fighting for their side’s survival.