Australia loses Test series to South Africa in Cape Town collapse
Australia lost the Test series to South Africa in Cape Town, bowled out for 111 chasing 288.
Australia's Test team suffered a series defeat to South Africa in Cape Town. Australia were bowled out for 111 while chasing 288.
Kagiso Rabada dismissed Renshaw and Labuschagne in the opening over. Rabada then snared Head to become the fastest bowler to 350 Test wickets.
Spinner Simon Harmer took 6 for 16 in the innings, ripping through the middle order. The collapse was chaotic.
Cameron Green ran out Josh Inglis while scrambling for runs. Only Head (14) and Green (27) reached double figures.
The loss follows Australia being bowled out for 99 in Gqeberha the previous week and shows serious batting problems before tours to India and England next year.
- Australia 111 all out
- Final score
- 288
- Target chased
- 6 for 16
- Harmer's figures
- Fastest bowler to 350 Test wickets
- Rabada milestone
Why it mattersA series loss to South Africa and a record-low score collapse raise urgent questions about Australia's batting tactics before major overseas tours.
AustraliaAustralia faces a selection overhaul before home Tests against New Zealand in December and must rebuild confidence before the critical India and England tours in 2027, which are crucial for the nation's Test ranking.
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