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Dale Steyn’s 18-year-old record falls as Harmer scripts history against Australia

Simon Harmer etched his name in South African cricket history with a career-best effort against Australia, breaking Dale Steyn’s record for the highest individual score by a South African No. 9 or lower against the visitors.

Times Of India

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:55 AM

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Simon Harmer scored 82 to break Dale Steyn's record for South Africa's highest score at number nine or lower against Australia.
Harmer and Temba Bavuma shared an 183-run partnership for the eighth wicket as South Africa declared at 425-9.
Captain Temba Bavuma recorded his highest Test score with 179 after South Africa had slumped to 110-6.

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Simon Harmer broke Dale Steyn's 18-year-old record for the highest individual score by a South African batting at number nine or lower against Australia. Harmer scored 82 off 91 balls on Day 3 of the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha, surpassing Steyn's mark of 76 set in 2008.

Harmer shared an 183-run eighth-wicket partnership with captain Temba Bavuma, who compiled a career-best 179 to help South Africa reach 425-9 declared after recovering from 110-6. Australia finished the day at 3-1 after Kagiso Rabada dismissed Nic Maddinson.

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