JOHANNESBURG, Apr 2 (AFP): Injuries emerged as a key factor as South Africa batted on despite holding a huge lead on the fourth day of the fourth Test against Australia at the Wanderers Stadium on Monday.
South Africa were 344 for six at tea, a lead of 611.
Captain Faf du Plessis hit 120 and Dean Elgar made 81. They shared a fourth wicket partnership of 170, the best for any wicket by either side during the series.
All three of South Africa's fast bowlers had injury concerns, according to a message from the team media manager.
Morne Morkel suffered a side strain on Sunday which means he is unlikely to bowl, while Kagiso Rabada has a stiff lower back and Vernon Philander has a strapped groin.
South African captain Faf du Plessis raises his bat as he celebrates scoring a century against Australia on Monday at Johannesburg in South Africa — AFP
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