Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test: 5 talking points

#3 Faf du Plessis

Du Plessis stood out even before the Test and came here to prove a point and to stack up some much-needed runs. The ball tampering issue had made South Africa angry and Faf was determined to push his chest out and fight for his team.

Welcomed by boos, the Proteas skipper, went on to make a sensational hundred, smashing Australia's best bowler, Starc, for 52 runs off 48 balls. While his innings did not help South Africa post a good enough total, Faf turned a huge corner as a batsman in the venue he made his famous debut.

His declaration in the first innings was a bold, unprecedented move from a Proteas skipper that admittedly "annoyed" the Aussies. While it may not have got the desired results, Faf's innovative thinking has set a benchmark for captain's to follow in future day-night Tests.