Despite defiant half-centuries from Tim Paine and Pat Cummins, South Africa maintained their ascendancy in the fourth Test, stretching the lead beyond the 300-run mark. Having bowled out Australia for 221 early in the second session on Day 4 in Johannesburg on Sunday (April 1), the hosts moved to 58 for 1 at Tea, leading by 325 runs.
AUSTRALIA TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA, 2018
South Africa stretch lead past 300 despite Markram dismissal
Before falling, Markram became the second quickest batsman to get to 1000 Test runs - in terms of number of days from debut. © AFP
The South African openers made steady progress to extend the lead, although they weren't in control of their shots on a few occasions.
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