In a remarkable comeback to Test cricket, Josh Inglis achieved his second century, scoring 102 runs, as Australia triumphed with a total of 429 runs against South Africa. This impressive performance marked him as the first Australian player to secure multiple centuries across all formats. Alongside Inglis, Alex Carey shone brightly with an important contribution of 80 runs, leading Australia to a 100-run advantage after dismissing South Africa for 329.