South Africa claimed the series victory after bowling out the Australian side for 111 runs on a deteriorating surface. Spinner Simon Harmer spearheaded the attack to claim a 10-wicket match haul as the tourists failed to chase down a 288-run target. The loss marks Australia's second consecutive rout and knocks them off the top spot in the global rankings. In response, visiting captain Pat Cummins conceded that his side's early strategic errors contributed to the collapse.
Key points
South Africa has overtaken Australia as the top-ranked team in the world Test rankings af…: South Africa has overtaken Australia as the top-ranked team in the world Test rankings after winning the series 2-1.
Australia suffered its second straight heavy defeat following an innings-and-31-run loss…: Australia suffered its second straight heavy defeat following an innings-and-31-run loss in the second match of the series.
Pat Cummins indicated that internal team reviews could prompt personnel changes ahead of…: Pat Cummins indicated that internal team reviews could prompt personnel changes ahead of their upcoming series against New Zealand.
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Simon Harmer picked a career-best 6-16 as South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs to clinch Test series 2-1.
Australia captain Pat Cummins said it was fair to ask questions about his side after they slipped to two heavy defeats in a row against hosts South Africa to lose the three-match series 2-1 at Newlands on Saturday.
Set 288 for victory, Australia were rocked early on and could manage only 111 to lose the third Test by 176 runs, following their defeat by an innings and 31 runs in the second match in the series.
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