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‘It’s un-Australian, disgraceful’ – David Warner tears into Pat Cummins’ team after loss in Cape Town

David Warner did not hold back on Fox Cricket after South Africa sealed a 3-match Test series 2-1 at Newlands, Cape Town, condemning Australia's batting as utterly disgraceful.

By Pranav Ranjith · CricTracker

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 5:09 AM

Key Things to Know

David Warner slammed Australia's batting as "disgraceful" and "un-Australian" following their Cape Town Test defeat.
South Africa won the third Test and sealed a 2-1 series victory after bowling Australia out for 111.
Spinner Simon Harmer took 6 for the innings and 10 wickets in the match for South Africa.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Australian opener David Warner strongly criticized Australia's batting lineup, calling their performance "un-Australian" and "disgraceful" after a series-deciding defeat to South Africa in Cape Town. South Africa secured a 2-1 Test series win after bowling out Pat Cummins' side for 111 in pursuit of a 288-run target at Newlands.

Despite a 100-run first-innings lead set up by Josh Inglis' century, Australia collapsed against Simon Harmer, who claimed six second-innings wickets and ten in the match. The defeat dropped Australia to No. 3 in the ICC World Test Championship standings, while South Africa ascended to the No. 1 position.

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