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Simon Harmer's ten-wicket match haul steers South Africa to 176-run win and 2-1 series triumph

South Africa clinched a 176‑run victory over Australia at Newlands in Cape Town, sealing a 2‑1 series win. After trailing by 100 runs on the first innings, the Proteas posted 387 in their second effort, powered by Wiaan Mulder’s 115, Ryan Rickelton’s 101 and Lhuandre Ackerman’s 62, setting Australia a target of 288.

Off‑spinner Simon Harmer delivered the decisive spell, claiming six wickets for just 16 runs in the final innings and finishing with a career‑best 10 for 120 in the match. His haul, supported by Kagiso Rabada’s three wickets, bowled Australia out for 111, ending their chase dramatically.

The win confirmed South Africa as the world’s top‑ranked Test side.

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