Kagiso Rabada takes three wickets as South Africa challenges Australia in Test

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Kagiso Rabada takes three wickets as South Africa challenges Australia in Test
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Kagiso Rabada led South Africa's bowling attack on Day 5 of the third Test in Cape Town, claiming three wickets, including the significant dismissal of Travis Head. Australia, chasing 288 runs to win, began their fourth innings poorly, losing both opener Matt Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne in the first over to Rabada. The hosts had earlier set the target after their second innings total of 387, with centuries from Wiaan Mulder and Ryan Rickelton. Rabada's third wicket also marked his 350th Test wicket, joining an elite group of South African bowlers.

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  • •Rabada takes three wickets, including Travis Head for 350th Test wicket.
  • •South Africa sets Australia a target of 288 runs.
  • •Mulder and Rickelton score centuries to bolster South Africa's total.
  • •Australia in early trouble at three wickets down in their fourth innings.
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Rabada then dismissed Travis Head with the final ball of the seventh over to reduce Australia to three wickets down.

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