Khawaja danced a celebratory jig after his 13th Test hundred

After dismissing Kagiso Rabada for two runs through deep square leg to get his 13th Test century and third at his most fruitful ground, where he averaged 98 before this New Year's match, Khawaja danced in celebration. With his 38th Test half-century, Smith offered assistance as Australia tightened its hold on the Proteas in an effort to sweep the series.

In 314 minutes, the graceful left-hander Khawaja collected his tonne off 206 balls. It came after his two centuries against England in the same Sydney Test played the previous year. At the renowned Sydney Cricket Ground, only Wally Hammond of England and Doug Walters of Australia have achieved three consecutive test centuries. The players left the field after just three overs on day two due to weather-related difficulties, but play soon resumed. Smith had trouble early on coping with Rabada and Anrich Nortje's pace on a sweaty, energized ground once the rain coverings were removed.