The Australian innings concluded at 207, thanks to the Proteas’ strong bowling performance at Lord’s. In the first innings, the Aussies scored 212, but the South African batsmen were restricted to 138 runs. The South Africans then took early wickets in the second innings. Now, South Africa needs 282 runs to win. South Africa has chased down 250+ scores five times in Tests, with three of these wins against Australia. The highest chase was 414 at the WACA, Perth, in 2008.
The Challenge Ahead: South Africa’s Quest to Chase Down Australia’s Target
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