Australia tighten grip on Day 3 as Lyon removes Bavuma in dramatic final moments

Australia’s Nathan Lyon struck a key blow in the Test match, dismissing Temba Bavuma, the South African captain, late on the third day. With South Africa finishing at 140/4, they held only a 40-run lead and still had six wickets remaining. Australia had set the tone earlier with a total of 429 runs in their first innings, highlighted by a century from Josh Inglis.

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