Australia 90-2 at Lunch Against South Africa After Harmer's Double Strike
Simon Harmer took two wickets in an over as South Africa checked Australia’s reply after Mitchell Starc’s six-wicket haul.
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Australia resumed batting at Newlands in Cape Town on day two of the third Test, trailing South Africa's first-innings total of 329 by 239 runs.
- The series remains level at 1-1 following split victories in Durban and Gqeberha, with Mitchell Starc's 6-72 performance on Tuesday limiting South Africa to 329.
- After a 58-run opening partnership, spinner Simon Harmer struck twice in his first over, removing Travis Head for 41 and Marnus Labuschagne for a duck, caught by Aiden Markram at slip.
- Australia reached lunch at 90 for two, with Matt Renshaw unbeaten on 27 and Cameron Green on 17, positioning the pair to resume in the afternoon session.
- Victory in this decisive match determines the number one position in the Test world rankings, currently held by Australia, raising the stakes for both sides in the series decider.
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Australia 90-2 at lunch against South Africa after Harmer’s double strike
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Simon Harmer took two wickets in an over as Australia moved to 90-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the deciding third and final cricket test against South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.
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Australia 90-2 at lunch against South Africa after Harmer's double strike
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Simon Harmer took two wickets in an over as Australia moved to 90-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the deciding third and final cricket test against South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.
South Africa vs Australia live score 3rd Test Day 2 from Cape Town
South Africa (SA) vs Australia (AUS) 3rd Test Day 2 live score and updates: After a topsy-turvy day in which South Africa were bowled out for 329, Australia will be hoping to respond strongly. All eyes will be on their batting unit, which has to cope with the absence of Steve Smith. Can South Africa take early wickets today?
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