South Africa walked off the fourth day at Newlands with their bats still in hand, setting the stage for what promises to be a gripping final day against Australia in Cape Town.
The home side batted through the entire fourth day, leaving everything to be decided in one last session of cricket between two of the game's great rivals. The tension building around this Test has been palpable, with both teams knowing exactly what is at stake in this decisive match.
History tells us that final-day finishes at this level can go any number of ways. A team batting deep into a Test can either push for a declaration and set a target, or dig in to secure a draw. Australia, for their part, will need to come out with intent and belief if they want to turn the match in their favour.
What happens next is anyone's guess, and that is exactly what makes this one worth watching.
Originally published by BBC Africa.