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SportsPublished: 31 October 2026 at 18:10

South Africa beat Australia heavily as Harmer takes career-best bowling figures of 6-16

South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs to win the Test cricket series 2-1. Simon Harmer produced a career-best bowling performance of 6-16.

South Africa's cricket team defeated Australia by 176 runs to win the Test series 2-1. Test cricket is the longest format of the international game, played over several days between national teams. The victory settled the series in South Africa's favour.

The standout performer was South African bowler Simon Harmer, who recorded career-best figures of 6-16. That means he dismissed six Australian batters while conceding only 16 runs.

With the result, South Africa finished the series with two wins to Australia's one and took the overall series victory.

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