Australia collapse in Cape Town Test against South Africa

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 11:30 · Archive

Australia fell to 7-60 in their second innings on the final day at Newlands, chasing 288 against South Africa.

Australia's bid for series victory in South Africa collapsed on the final morning at Newlands in Cape Town, leaving them at 7-60 chasing 288. The team lost Matt Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne in the opening over and never recovered before lunch. Kagiso Rabada took 3-14 and became the fastest bowler to 350 Test wickets, while spinner Simon Harmer claimed 3-5 as the Australian middle order fell apart.

The chaos extended to the field when Cameron Green's shot past silly point prompted him to run out his own partner Josh Inglis. Harmer took two wickets in one over, removing Alex Carey and Cooper Connolly who fell for a duck. Only Travis Head (14) and Green (25 not out) reached double figures, though the team at least surpassed their record low of 47 in Cape Town in 2011.

The collapse continues a torrid tour for Australia's batting. In the previous match in Gqeberha, they were bowled out for 99 and lost after being forced to follow on. Marnus Labuschagne's dismissal was particularly notable; the Queenslander was out on umpire's call following a review after 49 Test innings without a century, in what could be his final Test match.

How it is being reported

• Latest Cape Town disaster blows Australia awayAustralia's quest for series victory in South Africa has been brutally crushed on a horror final morning in Cape Town, with the tourists falling to 7-60.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 10:58
• Latest Cape Town disaster blows Australia awayAustralia's quest for series victory in South Africa has been brutally crushed on a horror final morning in Cape Town, with the tourists falling to 7-60.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 10:58

In this story: Australia · South Africa · Cape Town · Matt Renshaw · Marnus Labuschagne · Kagiso Rabada · Simon Harmer · Travis Head

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log