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South Africa beats Australia by 176 runs to clinch Test series

The Proteas won the third Test at Newlands to secure a 2-1 series victory over Australia.

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At a glance

  • South Africa won by 176 runs in the third Test at Newlands
  • The Proteas clinched the three-match series 2-1
  • The match was played on Saturday

South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs in the third and final Test match at Newlands on Saturday. The victory gave the Proteas a 2-1 series win over Australia.

The match featured strong performances from South African players in securing the decisive result.

Why it matters

The series victory marks a significant result for South Africa in Test cricket competition against a major international opponent.

Original reporting

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