David Warner branded Australia’s performance “un‑Australian” and “disgraceful” after they were bowled out for just 111 in the deciding Test at Cape Town. South Africa won by 176 runs, took the series 2‑1 and knocked Australia off the top of the Test rankings. The tourists were set 288 on the final day and fell to 60‑7 by lunch. Kagiso Rabada opened the innings with the wicket of Matt Renshaw, then Simon Harmer ripped through the remaining order for 10‑120 – his first 10‑wicket haul in Tests.
Marnus Labuschagne’s lean run continued, now 49 innings without a century, while Steve Smith missed the match through injury. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon offered resistance, with Cummins making 11 and Lyon unbeaten on 33. Harmer was player of the match; Marco Jansen, with 198 runs and 13 wickets, earned player of the series.
Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith also criticised a misfield by Cameron Green that led to a run‑out. In a post‑match interview, Warner said, "It is terrible. It is un‑Australian… The batters have let the bowlers down all series… It is deplorable.".
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