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Harmer, Rabada Steer South Africa to Series Win over Australia
Simon Harmer took a career-best 6-16 as South Africa sealed the series and moved to No. 1 in the Test rankings.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2026, South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs in the third Test at Newlands, Cape Town, clinching the three-match series 2-1 after bowling the visitors out for 111.
- The Proteas rallied from 1-0 down to complete the turnaround, marking the first series between the teams in South Africa since the 'Sandpapergate' scandal in 2018.
- Off-Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a career-best 6/16 with match figures of 10/120, while fast bowler Kagiso Rabada reached 350 career Test wickets during his match-defining 3/39 spell.
- With this victory, South Africa dethroned Australia to claim the top spot in the International Cricket Council world Test rankings for the first time since January 2016.
- The win keeps alive South Africa's hopes of defending their World Test Championship title next year, building on their 2025 decider victory against Australia at Lord's.
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South Africa beat Australia to become number-one-ranked ICC Test team after 10 long years
South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs in Cape Town to seal a 2-1 series win and reclaim the No.1 spot in ICC Test rankings after 10 years. Kagiso Rabada and Simon Harmer starred as Australia were bowled out for 111.
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C 35%
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