Cape Town: South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs in the third Test to clinch the three-match series 2-1 under captain Temba Bavuma.
Chasing a target of 288 on the final day, Australia were bowled out for 111, with spinner Simon Harmer claiming six wickets and pacer Kagiso Rabada taking three. Australia slumped to 60-7 at one stage, with Cameron Green top-scoring with 27.
South Africa’s victory was built on strong second-innings batting performances from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder, who scored 101 and 115 respectively. Marcus Ackerman contributed 62, while Matthew Breetzke made 43.
The win lifted South Africa to second place in the World Test Championship standings, while Australia slipped to third. New Zealand moved to the top of the table.
