South Africa thumped Australia by 176 runs at Newlands as the hosts' bowling attack produced fireworks to clinch a 2-1 victory in the three-match series between the countries and propel the Proteas to the top of the ICC Men's Test…
South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs in the third Test at Newlands to claim a 2-1 series victory and climb to the top of the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings. Chasing a target of 288 runs, Australia were bowled out for 111 on the final day, with Simon Harmer taking a career-best 6-16 and Kagiso Rabada claiming 3-39.
Rabada struck twice in the opening over of the chase and reached his 350th Test wicket, becoming the fastest bowler to achieve the milestone by balls bowled. Harmer completed a maiden 10-wicket match haul with 10-120, while Nathan Lyon top-scored for the tourists with an unbeaten 33.
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