3rd Test-Australia in South Africa Test Series 2026 News

RESULTTEST3RDNewlands, Cape TownTue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct 2026
SA
South Africa
VS
Australia
429/10 (125.1) & 111/10 (57.1)
AUS
South Africa won by 176 runs
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