With the series still in the balance in the Fifth Test in Port Elizabeth, Australia was sent in by van der Merwe and dismissed for 173, Lindsay taking two catches. Lindsay made only 1 when South Africa replied with 276, then took two more catches to help dismiss Australia for 278. He was not needed to bat in the second innings, when South Africa made 179 for 3 to win the match and the series. Once again Lindsay conceded no byes in the match.