Ackerman, Bavuma fight back as South Africa take 40-run lead against Australia

Cape Town, Oct 29 (UNI) Marques Ackerman's aggressive 62 and captain Temba Bavuma's patient 35 helped South Africa reach 140 for four at stumps on Day Three of the third Test against Australia at Newlands here, giving the hosts an overall lead of 40 runs. South Africa, who made 329 in their first innings, began their second innings trailing by 100 runs after Australia posted 429. The hosts recovered from early setbacks through Ackerman and Bavuma but lost the latter just before close of play, leaving the contest finely poised. Australia resumed the day at 330 for four and were…