Simon Harmer takes 6-16 as South Africa win series 2-1 over Australia
South Africa won the third Test by 176 runs; Harmer's 10-wicket match haul earned him Player of the Match.
Key facts
Story- South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in the third Test on Saturday, winning the series 2-1.
- Simon Harmer took a career-best 6-16 and finished with 10 wickets, 10/120, in the match.
- Harmer credited Kagiso Rabada, saying his teammate's work made his own job easier.
What's new
South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in the third and final Test on Saturday, winning the three-match series 2-1. Australia were bowled out for 111. According to NDTV Sports, Simon Harmer took a career-best 6-16 in the second innings. Al Jazeera also reported the 6-16 figures. NDTV Sports said Harmer finished the match with 10 wickets for 120 runs, which earned him the Player of the Match award.
Why it matters
For Indian cricket fans, this result closes a tough series in which South Africa came out on top. Harmer's figures are the best of his career and show how a single spinner can decide a Test.
What others say
NDTV Sports reported that Harmer credited fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for easing his workload. He said that managing expectations and sticking to his bowling plans helped him perform. Al Jazeera focused on the scoreline and Harmer's six-wicket spell without adding his comments.
What we don't know yet
The sources do not say how the series was played out in the first two Tests, or what the result means for either team's standing in the rankings.
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