Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test: 5 talking points

#1 Pink ball impresses

It was a big test for the pink ball after it had swung extravagantly in the first ever day-night Test, prompting players to complain that it favoured bowlers excessively under lights.

This time around the pink ball held its own, with the extra layer of lacquer, and black seam aiding visibility. Wickets tumbled in the third session and batting was more difficult, but it was in no way unplayable.

The ball also proved that it could favour spinners as Lyon and Shamsi came more into the game in the second innings, both bowlers impressing in the latter half of the game.