Mulder's 115 Sets Australia 288 to Win the Cape Town Decider
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Wiaan Mulder scored 115 as South Africa were bowled out for 387 in their second innings, setting Australia 288 to win the deciding third Test at Newlands on the final day.
South Africa resumed day four on 140 for 4, just 40 runs ahead after conceding a 100-run first-innings lead, with Australia having made 429 to their 329.
Ryan Rickelton and Mulder then shared 154 runs for the sixth wicket, with Rickelton run out for 101 after a mix-up between the wickets.
Mulder carried on to his century and was the last man out, caught off Pat Cummins with two balls left in the day's play.
With the series locked at 1-1, the final day in Cape Town will decide the series.
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