Australia have secured their first home Test series win against South Africa in 17 years, crushing South Africa by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG.
Australia have secured their first home Test series win against South Africa in 17 years, crushing the Proteas by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG.
Pat Cummins of Australia is congratulated by teammates after taking a catch to dismiss Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during day four of the second Test.Steve Smith took the final wicket of Lungi Ngidi near the end of the second session on day four as the visitors’ second innings ended in the 69th over.
David Warner of Australia holds the Mullagh Medal after being awarded player of the match during day four of the second Test.Australia last won against the Proteas in 2014 when they prevailed 2-1 during a classic series in South Africa. Star Australia quick Mitchell Starc will almost certainly miss next week’s SCG Test due to a finger injury suffered on day one.
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