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Aussie batters schooling Proteas in Sydney as 'different player' Khawaja leads charge

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There is still a lot of cricket to be played in the third Test between the Proteas and Australia in Sydney, but after two rain-affected days, there is only one side in the contest. READ | Maharaj owns up for poor showing in Aussie seriesThe hosts, having won the toss, are 475/4, with opener Usman Khawaja 195* (368) still batting.

It has been an exhibition from the Australian top order, with Steve Smith (104 off 192) also carding a superb century while Marnus Labuschagne (79 off 151) and Travis Head (70 off 59) contributed significantly.

Head, in particular, has been in wonderful touch in this series and this was his third half-century in as many matches against the Proteas.

With the South African top order struggling and under huge pressure, Australia look to have already batted themselves into a position where they cannot lose this Test match, and spinner Keshav Maharaj was full of praise for the hosts after play on Thursday.

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