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Proteas Complete Epic Comeback: Harmer and Rabada Crush Australia at Newlands

An emotional Simon Harmer spun a web around Australia, claiming a maiden Test 10-wicket match haul to bowl South Africa to a monumental 176-run victory on the final day of the third Test at Newlands, securing a magnificent 2-1 series…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:14 PM
Proteas Complete Epic Comeback: Harmer and Rabada Crush Australia at Newlands
Key Things to Know
  • South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs at Newlands to claim a 2-1 Test series comeback victory.
  • Australia was bowled out for 111 in their second innings, with Nathan Lyon top-scoring with 33.
  • Simon Harmer took 6-16 in the second innings to finish with a maiden 10-wicket match haul.
The Story in 60 Seconds

South Africa secured an emphatic 176-run victory over Australia on the final day of the third Test at Newlands, completing a 2-1 series comeback win. Chasing 288 for victory, Australia was bowled out for just 111 in just over two sessions under overcast skies in Cape Town. Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada tore through the top order before spinner Simon Harmer finished the job.

Rabada took 3-39 in the innings, claiming his 350th Test wicket in the process as the fastest South African bowler by balls delivered. Player of the Match Harmer recorded figures of 6-16 to secure a maiden 10-wicket match haul. All-rounder Marco Jansen was named Player of the Series after contributing 198 runs and 13 wickets across the three Tests.

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