Simon Harmer breaks Dale Steyn's record in second Test against Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Simon Harmer scored 82 runs in South Africa's first innings during the second Test against Australia at St George's Park. His innings surpassed the previous record of 76 runs for a South African No. 9 batsman set by Dale Steyn. Harmer's performance helped South Africa recover from a precarious 110-6, allowing them to declare at 425-9. He shared a significant partnership of 183 runs for the eighth wicket with Temba Bavuma, who scored 179 runs. Australia ended Day 3 at 3-1, chasing South Africa's total.
- •Simon Harmer scored 82 runs, breaking Dale Steyn's 18-year record.
- •Harmer and Temba Bavuma added 183 runs for the eighth wicket.
- •South Africa declared their innings at 425-9.
- •Australia is 3-1 at stumps, chasing South Africa's total.
- •The match is the second Test of the three-match series.
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"Simon Harmer made headlines with an impressive 82 in the second Test against Australia, eclipsing the previous record of 76 runs held by Dale Steyn for South African No. 9 batsmen. His performance was vital in rescuing South Africa from a challenging position of 110-6. Partnering with Temba Bavuma, their formidable eighth-wicket alliance totaled 183 runs. South Africa eventually declared at 425-9, while Australia wrapped up Day 3 at 3-1.
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