South Africa beats Australia by 176 runs to win series at Newlands
South Africa won the third Test at Newlands, Cape Town, defeating Australia by 176 runs and clinching a 2-1 series victory.
Key points
- South Africa won the third Test by 176 runs, securing a 2-1 series win.
- Australia were bowled out for 111 in the fourth innings after a target of 288.
- Kagiso Rabada took 3 for 14 in five overs, while Simon Harmer finished with 10 for 120.
- The win moved South Africa to 60 points in the World Test Championship 2025‑27 table.
- A South African all‑rounder earned Player of the Series honors.
South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs to win the third Test at Newlands, Cape Town, and clinch the series 2-1.
Australia were bowled out for 111 in the fourth innings after South Africa set a target of 288.
Kagiso Rabada opened the chase with a five‑over spell of 3 for 14, including a golden‑duck dismissal of Matt Renshaw on the first ball and the leg‑before‑wicket dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne for four.
Off‑spinner Simon Harmer then took 6 for 16 from 21.1 overs, finishing with match figures of 10 for 120.
The victory moved South Africa above Australia in the World Test Championship 2025‑27 table, giving the Proteas 60 points and a win percentage of 71.43, while Australia fell to 108 points and a win percentage of 69.23.
New Zealand remain top of the table with a 72.22% win rate.
A South African all‑rounder was named Player of the Series for his contributions throughout the contest.
Following the defeat, Australia will regroup before their upcoming three‑ODI and five‑T20I series against England, beginning on November 13.
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South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs in the third Test at Newlands.
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Simon Harmer took 10 wickets for 120 runs in the match.
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