Day 3 of the Australian Open 2026 delivered high drama and dominant performances. Daniil Medvedev narrowly escaped a major upset, while Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sent powerful messages to their rivals.
A blistering knock from Leus du Plooy and a devastating spin duo of Imran Tahir and Prenelan Subrayen powered Joburg Super Kings to a bonus-point 45-run victory over Paarl Royals, securing their spot in the SA20 playoffs and setting up a high-stakes eliminator rematch.
A dominant seven-wicket victory over MI Cape Town has propelled Sunrisers Eastern Cape into the coveted SA20 Qualifier 1, while simultaneously crushing their rivals’ playoff aspirations in a dramatic turn of events.
In a stunning turn of events, New Zealand has etched its name in cricketing history by clinching its first-ever bilateral ODI series on Indian soil, despite a magnificent century from Virat Kohli.
In a day that will be etched in SA20 history, the Pretoria Capitals pulled off a miracle at the Wanderers, recovering from a disastrous 7/5 to not only beat the Joburg Super Kings but also throw the entire playoff race into disarray. This is how it happened.
With their backs against the wall, MI Cape Town delivered a nerve-wracking, must-win performance against Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands. A late no-ball drama, a masterclass from Trent Boult, and a calm chase by Reeza Hendricks combined to keep the defending champions’ SA20 playoff dreams alive. Here’s the full breakdown of a match that had everything.