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Australia face a daunting final-day challenge in Cape Town after South Africa fought back brilliantly on Day 4 to set a target of 288 for victory. Starting at 4/140, the Proteas reached 387 all out, thanks to superb centuries from Wiaan Mulder (115) and Ryan Rickelton (101), who combined for a crucial 154-run partnership.

Menners examines how Australia's bowling attack struggled to break through for much of the day, before some outstanding fielding, including run-outs from Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis, helped Australia take six wickets in the final session. Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers, while Nathan Lyon's effectiveness on the turning pitch comes under scrutiny.

With Australia needing 288 to win the Test and the series, Menners looks at the pressure facing the batting lineup, including Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and a potentially playing-for-his-Test-career Marnus Labuschagne. There's also discussion around David Warner's criticism of Marnus, Steve Smith's future, Pat Cummins' captaincy and whether it's time for a major shake-up of Australia's selection panel.

South Africa are favourites heading into the final day, but Australia have a chance to produce another famous Newlands run chase.

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(00:57) South Africa's incredible fightback: Mulder and Rickelton centuries put Australia under pressure.

(00:57) Australia need 288 to win the Test and the series. Can they repeat their famous 2002 Newlands chase?

(05:18) Marnus Labuschagne's last chance? The pressure on Australia's batting lineup heading into Day 5.

(05:18) Nathan Lyon's performance questioned and whether Matt Kuhnemann might have been a better option.

(09:16) The crucial second session: Rickelton and Mulder take control as Australia's bowling attack searches for answers.

(09:16) Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne produce brilliant run-outs to turn the game.

(13:11) Menners Minutes Moment and Muppet of the Day, plus discussion about David Warner and Marnus.

(17:22) Steve Smith's future, Cummins' position and why Menners thinks George Bailey and the selectors need replacing.

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Australia hold the advantage heading into Day 4 in Cape Town, but South Africa are still in the fight. Josh Inglis produced a superb century to help Australia reach 429 and establish a first-innings lead of 100, before the Proteas fought back to finish at 4/140. Nathan Lyon's late breakthrough gave Australia the edge, while Mitchell Starc continued to impress. Menners also questions Pat Cummins' decision to bowl first, looks at Australia's future batting order following Inglis' performance, and names Kayo the Menners Minutes Muppet of the Day after its streaming problems.

(00:33) Day 3 state of play: Australia's 100-run lead and South Africa's fightback.

(00:33) Nathan Lyon's crucial late wicket and Pat Cummins' wicketless spell.

(00:33) Josh Inglis' magnificent century and his growing importance to Australia's batting order.

(04:54) Alex Carey's dismissal and Australia's missed opportunity to build a bigger lead.

(04:54) Why Menners believes Cummins got the decision to bowl first wrong.

(09:05) Australia's future batting order: Inglis, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Cooper Connolly.

(13:12) Mitchell Starc's outstanding spell, the unusual DRS review incident and the day's key moments.

(13:12) Kayo earns the Menners Minutes Muppet of the Day after its frustrating streaming outage.

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Australia have turned the third Test against South Africa on its head, finishing day two at 4/330 after a superb day with the bat. Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw built a crucial partnership before Josh Inglis and Alex Carey combined for an unbeaten 145-run stand to put Australia in control. Menners looks at the key moments, the controversial Green catch, Marnus Labuschagne’s ongoing struggles and what Australia need to do on day three to take charge of the series.

(00:55) Australia’s stunning fightback with the bat

(05:32) Why Inglis and Carey could put the Test beyond South Africa

(09:14) Steve Smith’s late withdrawal and Australia’s batting order

(11:26) Marnus Labuschagne’s five-ball duck

(13:18) The controversial Cameron Green catch decision

(15:30) Green and Renshaw’s crucial 126-run partnership

(17:37) Inglis and Carey turn the match Australia’s way

(18:30) What Australia must do on day three to win the series

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Menners breaks down a dramatic opening day in Cape Town as South Africa were bowled out for 329 after recovering from a spectacular collapse. Mitchell Starc’s stunning six-wicket haul gave Australia a lifeline, but Pat Cummins’ decision to bowl first, Australia’s disastrous opening session and concerns about the captain’s workload raise serious questions ahead of a must-win Test. With Australia’s batting lineup under pressure, day two could make or break the series.

(00:57) South Africa post 329 after a dramatic late collapse

(02:47) Is Pat Cummins suffering from captaincy burnout?

(04:44) Steve Smith’s late withdrawal and Australia’s four changes

(05:33) Cummins’ controversial decision to bowl first

(07:32) Australia’s disastrous opening session and missed chances

(09:40) Nathan Lyon sparks the fightback as South Africa collapse

(12:33) Mitchell Starc’s incredible four-wicket burst to finish the innings

(14:03) Can Australia’s batting lineup save the series?

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Australia heads to Cape Town for a series decider, with plenty on the line and memories of 2018 still hanging over Newlands. Menners previews the third Test, breaks down the reported team changes and examines whether this Australian side can deliver when the pressure is on. Plus, a fiery response to Stuart MacGill and some claims that needed correcting.

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(0:55) Welcome to Menners Minutes and the Cape Town decider

(3:29) Cape Town memories: the highs of 2014 and lows of 2011 and 2018

(5:29) Australia's legacy on the line in a huge deciding Test

(7:42) South Africa's form, team news and Australia's selection dilemmas

(10:00) The Nic Maddinson selection saga and Australia's batting order

(12:40) Cooper Connolly, Nathan Lyon and the reported bowling changes

(14:50) Third Test prediction: why Menners is backing South Africa

(16:29) Stuart MacGill claims addressed: Menners sets the record straight

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