De Villiers lights up Cape Town with big-hitting

AB de Villiers went on a six-hitting spree as South Africa moved into a dominant position on the third day of the third Test against Australia at Newlands on Saturday.

AB de Villiers went on a six-hitting spree as South Africa moved into a dominant position on the third day of the third Test against Australia at Newlands on Saturday.

De Villiers hit 163 as South Africa reached a total of 651, a first innings lead of 442. Australia were 102 for two at the close, still needing 340 to avoid an innings defeat. The batsmen dismissed were Phil Hughes and Ricky Ponting.

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