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South Africa claim world No.1 ranking with Bavuma at the fore

Temba Bavuma's South Africa lay claim to being the new kings of Test cricket after their victory over Australia…

By Scott Bailey · Cricket Australia

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:30 PM

Key Things to Know

South Africa replaced Australia as the world No. 1 Test team under captain Temba Bavuma.
The Proteas defeated Australia by 176 runs in Cape Town to win the series 2-1.
South Africa bowled Australia out for 111 on Saturday to maintain their seven-year unbeaten home record.

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South Africa secured the world No. 1 ICC Test ranking following a 176-run victory over Australia in Cape Town to claim a 2-1 series triumph. The win extended the Proteas' nearly seven-year unbeaten home streak and placed captain Temba Bavuma's side back at the top of the Test rankings for the first time in 12 years.

Kagiso Rabada helped bowl Australia out for 111 on the final day, while Marco Jansen earned player-of-the-series honors. The result marks Bavuma's 13th victory in 15 Tests as captain, also moving South Africa above Australia in the World Test Championship standings.

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South Africa claim world No.1 ranking with Bavuma at the fore

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