South Africa wins 3rd cricket test against Australia

Summary

South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in the third test in Cape Town to win the three-match series 2-1. Simon Harmer took a career-best 6-16 and Kagiso Rabada reached 350 career test wickets as Australia collapsed to 111 chasing 288.

Key Points
  • South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs in Cape Town to clinch the three-match test series 2-1.
  • Simon Harmer starred with career-best figures of 6-16 and match figures of 10-120, his first ten-wicket haul in Tests.
  • Kagiso Rabada took 3-39 to reach 350 career Test wickets.
  • The win moved South Africa to the top of the ICC Test team rankings, dethroning Australia.
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