David Warner labelled Australia 'terrible' and 'utterly disgraceful' as his former side collapsed under pressure in Cape Town, handing South Africa a 176-run win and a 2-1 series victory. Chasing 288, Australia lost two wickets in the first over to Kagiso Rabada, who became the fastest bowler to 350 Test wickets. The batting lineup disintegrated, with Josh Inglis run out after a mix-up, and Simon Harmer claiming career-best figures of 6-16.
Australia were dismissed for 111, with Nathan Lyon top-scoring on 33 not out. Former opener Warner, retired from Test cricket, launched a scathing critique, saying the batters had let the bowlers down all series. The defeat comes ahead of a grueling schedule including Tests against New Zealand, India, and the Ashes.
South Africa's win propels them to the top of the world rankings, reaffirming their status as a global force. The series, fluctuating throughout, ended in emphatic fashion for the Proteas.
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