South Africa defeats Australia by 176 runs in Test series finale
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

South Africa secured a 176-run victory over Australia in the final Test in Cape Town, completing a series win. Chasing 288 runs, Australia collapsed to 111 all out after facing intense pressure, particularly from Kagiso Rabada, who took three wickets in his first over. David Warner criticized his former teammates for their performance, calling it un-Australian, as Australia lost early wickets and struggled throughout the innings. The defeat marks a low point for the Australian side ahead of upcoming home Tests against New Zealand in December.
- •South Africa scores 329 and 387; Australia scores 429 and 111
- •Rabada takes 3-39; Harmer records 6-16
- •Warner labels Australia's effort 'disgraceful'
- •Australia to face New Zealand in December's Test series
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — 'Un-Australian' - Warner tears into former side after SA charge to win
- 1:23 PMBBC Sport — 'Un-Australian' - Warner tears into former side after SA charge to win
"Australia crumble under the pressure of a final-day chase as South Africa charge to a famous Test and series victory.
"Australia crumble under the pressure of a final-day chase as South Africa charge to a famous Test and series victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 1:43 PM'Un-Australian' - Warner tears into former side after SA charge to win
Australia crumble under the pressure of a final-day chase as South Africa charge to a famous Test and series victory.
- BBC SportOct 31, 2026, 1:23 PM'Un-Australian' - Warner tears into former side after SA charge to win
Australia crumble under the pressure of a final-day chase as South Africa charge to a famous Test and series victory.
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