In the third Test at Cape Town, Australia edged South Africa by a razor‑thin 1 run, with Josh Inglis punching an unbeaten 85 to stake the hosts ahead.
South Africa fell 329 in their first innings, with Aiden Markram 78, Marques Ackermann 95, and Marco Jansen 52, before Mitchell Starc ripped six for 72.
Australia’s reply started shaky, losing two quick wickets, but Inglis’ calm 85* steadied the innings. Matt Renshaw lauded the comeback, saying "It was a very Josh innings, and we needed it."
Inglis' debut in the long format comes after a season of white‑ball brilliance, while Steve Smith’s cervical facet joint injury means he will miss the New Zealand series until December. Australia must tighten the squad for the upcoming home tests.