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South Africa defeated Australia 2-1 in a three-match Test series, claiming a 176-run victory in the third Test at Cape Town after bowling out Australia for 111 while chasing 288. Off-spinner Simon Harmer took 6-16 in the second innings, finishing with 10-120 in the match, while Kagiso Rabada claimed 3-39 and reached 350 Test wickets. Australia had led the series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 214 runs, but lost the second by an innings and 31 runs. The result moved South Africa to the top of the ICC World Test Championship table with a points percentage of 71.42, while Australia dropped to third with 69.23.
Australia captain Pat Cummins acknowledged that questions about team changes were fair after two consecutive losses, saying the side needed to improve to return to number one. Former player David Warner criticized the team's performance as 'un-Australian' and 'disgraceful,' particularly targeting the batting lineup. Australia's struggles were marked by top-order collapses and poor shot selection on a turning pitch.
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