Harmer six seals emphatic win over Aussies as South Africa take series: 3rd Test, Day 5 ...

Spinner Simon Hamer rose to the challenge as South Africa produced a magnificent performance to defeat Australia by 176 runs in the third Test at Cape Town, winning the series 2–1 after a remarkable turnaround.

Chasing 288 for victory, Australia collapsed dramatically under relentless pressure from South Africa’s bowlers. Kagiso Rabada struck early before Simon Harmer dismantled the batting order with a sensational six for 16.

Australia were dismissed for just 111, with Nathan Lyon top-scoring on 33 not out. Harmer’s devastating spell sealed a memorable victory for the Proteas and completed their series triumph after losing the opening Test.

South Africa 329 (Ackerman 95, Markram 78, Starc 6-72) and 387 (Mulder 115, Rickelton 101, Ackerman 62, Starc 3-65) beat Australia 429 (Inglis 102, Carey 80, Harmer 4-104, Jansen 3-60) and 111 (Lyon 33*, Harmer 6-16, Rabada 3-39) by 176 runs.

Oct 2026.