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Player of the match Simon Harmer (c) is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Josh Hazlewood on day five of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 31, 2026.
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SA complete famous turnaround to claim series at Newlands

South Africa produced a breathtaking comeback at Newlands to defeat Australia by 176 runs, securing an emphatic 2-1 Test series victory.

Australia's Matt Renshaw plays a ball on day two of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on October 10, 2026.

Inglis-Carey stand shifted momentum, says Renshaw

Matt Renshaw praised Josh Inglis and Alex Carey for their composed, counter-attacking partnership at Newlands, which handed Australia a narrow lead over South Africa after Marco Jansen's double strike.

Marco Jansen celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Cameron Green on the second day of the third cricket Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday

Jansen strikes but Aussies stand firm to take narrow lead

Marco Jansen celebrated his 100th Test wicket with a crucial double strike to halt Australia's fightback before Alex Carey and Josh Inglis reignite Aussie hopes on day two of the third Test at Newlands.

Wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton, left, says the Proteas are relishing the opportunity to beat Australia in the deciding cricket Test at Newlands

Rickelton embraces Newlands decider

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton says the Proteas are relishing the chance to take on fierce rivals Australia in the decisive Test match at Newlands with the series tied 1-1.

The Proteas celebrate taking the final wicket as they crushed Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Dafabet Test Match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Proteas turn dominance into emphatic win

South Africa secured an emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George's Park to level the Test series, breaking through stubborn second-innings resistance.

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne plays a shot on day four of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on October 21, 2026.
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McDonald backs Australia to fight on after horror day four

Australia coach Andrew McDonald called his team's batting collapse disappointing but refused to concede defeat against South Africa as the tourists battle to save the second Test at St George's Park.

Proteas allrounder Marco Jansen took five wickets to help  dismantle the Australian batting lineup on the fourth day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Wednesday

Jansen's haul gives SA major boost in pursuit of victory

Marco Jansen claimed a sensational five-wicket haul as South Africa skittled Australia for 99 to enforce the follow-on, but Travis Head led a spirited fightback on day four in Gqeberha.

Proteas batter Marco Jansen strikes out during his innings on the third day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Tuesday

Bavuma, Jansen spark recovery in second Test

Temba Bavuma hits a career-best 179 and shares vital stands with Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer to lead South Africa's stunning recovery to 425/9 declared against Australia at St George's Park.

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj fields a ball from Australia's Marnus Labuschagne on day four of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 12, 2026.

Maharaj calls for stronger SA response

Keshav Maharaj has urged South Africa's batsmen to demonstrate greater discipline and eliminate soft dismissals on the final day against Australia at Kingsmead, where the Proteas are fighting to survive.

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder delivers a ball on day one of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 9, 2026.

Proteas pace attack puts Australia under pressure

South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.

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