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Pat Cummins celebrates wicket of Dean Elgar

Australia on course for series victory in second South Africa Test

Australia closed in on winning the second Test and the series against South Africa on Wednesday after Alex Carey struck a maiden century to leave them in a commanding position.

Anrich Nortje celebrates wicket of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne

Australia solid batting display earns Anrich Nortje's plaudits

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje conceded the day's play to Australia as the match – and series – began to get away from the visitors at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

David Warner celebrates double century on Day 2 of second Test vs South Africa

Australia's Warner slams double century as Proteas struggle

Australia's veteran opener David Warner hit a double century on Tuesday as South Africa hobbled along on day two of the must-win second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Kyle Verreynne

Kyle Verreynne: Proteas batters still have the belief

Proteas wicket-keeper batter Kyle Verreynne has downplayed the team's capitulation as they were bowled out for less than 200 for a seventh straight innings at the MCG on Monday.

Cameron Green of Australia

Proteas' batting woes continue after first day of second Test against Australia

Allrounder Cameron Green took a career-best 5-27 as Australia ripped through South Africa's fragile batting before piling on late runs to seize control of the second Test in Melbourne on Monday.

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Proteas poised to change batting line-up as they return to iconic MCG for Boxing Day Test

Captain Dean Elgar has hinted that the Proteas could make a change to their batting line-up ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne.