South Africa wins 3rd cricket test against Australia to claim series 2-1

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa bowled out Australia for 111 to win the third test by 176 runs and clinch the three-match series 2-1 on Saturday.

Australia crumbled in Cape Town after being set 288 to win on Day 5 of the deciding match of the series.

The Proteas rallied from 1-0 down in the first test series between the teams in South Africa since the " Sandpapergate ” scandal in 2018.

Simon Harmer took 6-16 and Kagiso Rabada 3-39 for the home team.

Australia’s fourth innings’ lowest total against South Africa was 107 — also at Cape Town, back in 2018, when it lost by 322 runs.

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