Rabada and Harmer share six as South Africa close in on 2-1 series win

South Africa secured a 2-1 Test series victory against Australia after winning the third Test by 176 runs in Cape Town on day five. Chasing a target of 288, Australia collapsed and were bowled out for 111. Off-spinner Simon Harmer took 6 for 16 in the second innings to finish with match figures of 10 for 120, alongside fast bowler Kagiso Rabada who claimed 3 for 39.

Rabada struck early by removing Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, and Travis Head to collect his 350th career Test wicket. Nathan Lyon top-scored for Australia with 33 not out, while Cameron Green added 27. The victory elevated South Africa above Australia to the number one spot in the world Test rankings under captain Temba Bavuma.