South Africa vs Australia 2018: 3rd Test, day 4, 5 things we learnt

#4 de Villiers, de Kock pile on the agony

de Kock compiled a much-needed half-century

With Australia's energy levels at an unprecedented low, AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock went about taunting them in a partnership that took South Africa's lead sky high. The two swashbuckling batsmen contained their strokeplay and focussed on building a strong stand as Australian bowlers ran in without purpose.

Hazlewood broke the 68 run stand by sending de Villiers back but there was hardly any celebration from the dejected Aussie camp. Quinton de Kock followed after a half-century stand with Philander, falling to Pat Cummins, and yet again muted celebrations followed. By then, South Africa had gotten their lead close to 400.