South Africa hammer Australia as Harmer takes career best bowling of 6-16
Summary
South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in the third Test at Newlands, winning the three-match series 2-1. Australia were dismissed for 111 while chasing 288, and captain Pat Cummins said the team would review its performance after two heavy defeats.Key Facts
- Australia lost the second Test by an innings and 31 runs before losing the third by 176 runs.
- Simon Harmer took match figures of 10-120 for South Africa.
- South Africa moved ahead of Australia to become the top-ranked Test team.
- Cummins said Australia needed to improve to regain the number one ranking.
- Cummins said poor batting decisions and the difficulty of chasing on the fifth-day pitch hurt Australia's chances.
- Cummins chose to bowl first after winning the toss at Newlands.
- Australia's next series is at home against New Zealand.
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