LIVE | Day 5: Rabada, Harmer put Proteas on brink of series win at lunch
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On Day 5 of the final Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands, the Proteas relentlessly attacked Australia's batting lineup, sending six wickets tumbling in the opening session at lunch. The devastating bowling assault, spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada (3/14) and Simon Harmer (3/5), reduced Australia's total from 288 to just 60 runs at one wicket down.
Rabada claimed his 350th Test wicket, becoming the third South African to achieve this milestone. Harmer turned the contest, dismissing key Australian batsmen like Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, and Mitchell Starc. With only three wickets intact and Australia needing 228 more runs for victory, the pressure mounted on the visitors.
The Proteas' bowling unit, featuring Rabada, Jansen, Coetzee, and Mulder, would have a crucial role to play in ensuring a series win and retaining their world No. 1 ICC Test ranking.
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