South Africa produced a breathtaking comeback at Newlands to defeat Australia by 176 runs, securing an emphatic 2-1 Test series victory.
Marques Ackerman and Temba Bavuma fought back on day three of the Newlands Test, guiding South Africa to a slender 40-run lead before Australia struck late to leave the match finely balanced.
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 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.
Temba Bavuma praised the Proteas' character and resilience following their emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George’s Park, setting up a thrilling series decider in Cape Town.
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.
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.
Australia declared at 314/6 after a rapid cameo from Pat Cummins, setting South Africa a daunting 421-run target on Day 4 of the first Test in Durban before Josh Hazlewood struck early blows.
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.
Australia sealed a 45-run DLS victory against South Africa in the rain-affected third ODI at Potchefstroom, concluding the series with an encouraging performance praised by captain Mitchell Marsh.
