Gibbs's 104 puts SA within sight of win
Herschelle Gibbs scored his sixth test century as he hit 104 to guide South Africa to within 71 runs of victory on the third day of the third Test against Australia on Sunday.
South Africa, who need 335 to win, were 264 for four in their second innings at stumps. Jacques Kallis was 35 not out with Ashwell Prince on eight.
The visitors scored 315 in their first innings, to which South Africa replied with 167. Australia were dismissed for 186 in their second innings.
Gibbs was at the crease for close on five hours, faced 198 balls and hit 15 fours.
Australia had started the day on 159 for eight.
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