Australia vs South Africa Day 5 Live as SA Chase 421 Runs

Australia tightened their grip on the first Test against South Africa on Day 5 at Kingsmead, Durban, with the hosts reaching 120/4 in their second innings while chasing 421 for victory.

At the latest update, South Africa needed another 301 runs from 91 overs to win the match. Aiden Markram remained unbeaten on 51 off 133 balls, while Wiaan Mulder was 15 not out from 47 deliveries.

The hosts have a difficult task ahead. Australia need six more wickets to seal the win, while South Africa must rebuild after losing four wickets in the morning session.

Markram Holds South Africa's Chase Together

Markram has been South Africa's main source of resistance, striking seven boundaries in his unbeaten half-century. Mulder is alongside him at the crease as the pair look to keep the chase alive.

South Africa lost Ryan Rickelton early for two, caught by Alex Carey off Josh Hazlewood. David Bedingham then scored 46 from 68 balls before Hazlewood trapped him lbw, leaving the hosts under pressure.

Captain Temba Bavuma managed only one run before Matt Renshaw dismissed him, with Nic Maddinson taking the catch. Tristan Stubbs followed for one, caught behind by Carey off Pat Cummins.

South Africa slipped to 86/4, leaving Markram and Mulder with plenty of work to do.

Australia Push for a Day 5 Finish

Hazlewood has taken two wickets, while Cummins and Renshaw have claimed one each. Australia's bowlers have kept the scoring rate down, with Nathan Lyon conceding just 25 runs in 11.6 overs and Mitchell Starc giving away 27 in 10 overs.

Australia posted 390 in their first innings before declaring at 314/6 in the second. South Africa replied with 284 in their first innings, leaving them with a challenging fourth-innings target.

The live win probability currently gives Australia a 79% chance of victory, with the draw at 18% and South Africa at 3%.

The next partnership will be vital for the hosts. Another wicket would expose the lower order, while a prolonged stand could make Australia work harder for the remaining six wickets.

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