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Nathan Lyon faces sandpaper taunt as 2018 ball-tampering scandal returns in Cape Town

During the series decider at Newlands, a spectator taunted Nathan Lyon by displaying a piece of sandpaper, referencing the 2018 ball-tampering incident. The Australian bowler reacted with amusement to the gesture, which occurred as South Africa batted first.

The hosts reached a total of 329 runs, bolstered by Aiden Markram's 98 and Marques Ackerman's 95, alongside half-centuries from Marco Jansen and David Bedingham. Mitchell Starc spearheaded the Australian bowling effort with six wickets, while Lyon claimed two, and Josh Hazlewood and Cooper Connolly secured one each.

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