South Africa wins Test series against Australia to become top side
The Proteas secured the series after winning the second and third Tests following a defeat in the opening match in Durban.
South Africa has emerged as the undisputed top Test side after winning a three-match series against Australia. The series spanned 15 days and included two significant reversals of fortune.
Australia won the opening Test in Durban by 214 runs. Following that result, South Africa's batting appeared vulnerable and their resistance was considered insufficient.
The second Test in Gqeberha saw a reversal when South Africa rose from 110 for six to reach 425/9. Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen and skipper Temba Bavuma contributed to the performance, and South Africa won the match by an innings and 31 runs.
In the deciding Test at Newlands, Australia responded to South Africa's first innings total of 329 with a hundred-run advantage. South Africa later rebuilt from 131/4 to reach 387.
South Africa won the final Test by 176 runs to secure the series. Kagiso Rabada and off-spinner Simon Harmer were noted for their roles in the final innings as Australia faced a target of 288 on the last day.