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Quinton De Kock scores hundred as South Africa tighten noose against Australia
Quinton de Kock plundered a century Monday as South Africa frustrated Australia to tighten their grip on the second Test as the sun emerged on the third day in Hobart.
Quinton de Kock plundered a century Monday as South Africa frustrated Australia to tighten their grip on the second Test as the sun emerged on the third day in Hobart.
After Sunday’s second day was washed out, the Australians were hunting for early wickets to put a brake on the Proteas after they were routed for a record low total of 85 on Saturday.
But de Kock and Temba Bavuma batted South Africa into a position of strength with a century stand for the sixth wicket and a 203-run lead to put even more pressure on Steve Smith’s embattled team.
Wicketkeeper de Kock was bowled by Josh Hazlewood just before lunch for 104 -- his second Test hundred -- off 143 balls with 17 boundaries.
His stand of 144 with Temba Bavuma was the highest by a visiting team in Hobart for the sixth wicket.
South Africa were bowled out for 326 after lunch on day three of the second test in Hobart, giving them a first innings lead over Australia of 241 runs.
De Kock became only the fourth South African to register 50 or more in five consecutive Tests after he swept spinner Nathan Lyon for four over wide mid-on.
He has proved a thorn for Australia in this series following scores of 84 and 64 in the first Test victory in Perth.
