ICC World Test Championship Points Table (Updated) as of October 31 After SA vs AUS 2026 3rd Test
South Africa climbed to No. 2 after a 176-run win that sealed the series 2-1 and dropped Australia in the World Test Championship table.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2026, South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs in the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town, clinching the three-match series 2-1.
- After losing the opening Test in Durban by 214 runs, Proteas captain Temba Bavuma led his side to consecutive victories in Gqeberha and Cape Town, completing a remarkable series comeback.
- Off-Spinner Simon Harmer delivered a career-best 6/16 while Proteas pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada took three wickets, dismissing Australia for 111 in their second innings.
- The result triggered a significant shake-up in the ICC World Test Championship standings, with New Zealand moving to first place, South Africa to second, and Australia slipping to third.
- Australia are next scheduled to host New Zealand before touring India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while South Africa will host Bangladesh and England in five home Tests.
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