Inglis and Carey stormed the crease, putting Australia 330/4 at stumps on Day 2. The duo stitched an unbeaten 145‑run fifth‑wicket stand, with Inglis unbeaten on 85 off 112, while Carey added 51 not out.
Earlier, Matt Renshaw’s 74 and Cameron Green’s 65 had pushed the hosts to 148/2 before lunch, but Jansen’s two‑over blitz rattled Renshaw and Green, giving South Africa a brief glimmer of control. Inglis, back after a long Test hiatus, hammered nine fours and two sixes, and Carey's steady 51—his first half‑century in 12 Tests—kept the momentum.
The partnership was the first century‑plus fifth‑wicket stand against South Africa since 2014, and Jansen’s 100th Test wicket added a historic bookmark. With Australia now ahead of South Africa’s 329, the hosts have the upper hand as the series remains dead‑locked 1‑1.
The final Test in Cape Town will decide the series winner, with both teams hungry for the title. Australia’s batsmen will look to extend the lead, while South Africa’s bowlers will aim to snatch a win.