Australia lose top spot in WTC standings and Test ranking after Cape Town defeat
Australia also lost their No.1 ranking to South Africa after suffering defeat in Cape Town
On the final day of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa required 288 runs to secure a series victory. The Proteas started the day on 329/387, having already dismissed two Australian batsmen, Kas Kgasiso Rabada and Marnus Labuschagne. Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder led the charge with impressive centuries, contributing significantly to the team's total.
Despite losing wickets in the lower order, South Africa managed to add 90 runs in the afternoon session, reaching 387 and taking a 287-run lead into the final session. The match was followed live on various platforms including SuperSport Cricket, SABC 3, Fox Sports, Kayo Sports, Fancode, and others.
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