Awkward questions linger as creaky Australia receives South African hiding

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How it spread - 22 original reports, 2 reprints

1. Thu, 22 October 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)21:29first to report
     Awkward questions linger as creaky Australia receives South African hiding

     It is a case of the same old problems leading to the same old questions as Australia squanders a series lead, setting up a grandstand finale in South Africa next week.

2. Mon, 26 October 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia11:03
     South Africa make one change for series decider against Australia
3. Tue, 27 October 2026

   3 reports
   • Channel News Asia11:49
     Australia fight back in decisive test v South Africa
   • Channel News Asia11:49
     Starc strikes late as Australia fight back v South Africa
   • ABC News (Australia)20:16
     Australia clawed its way back into the third Test, but big challenges await

     Both Australia and South Africa will feel they had the better of certain moments on day one, setting up a fascinating second day's play.

4. Wed, 28 October 2026

   2 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)07:30edited after publishing
     Monster Carey-Inglis stand puts Australia in driver's seat in Cape Town

     previouslyLive: Australia begins day two at crease after Starc blitz flattens South Africa

     Alex Carey and Josh Inglis put together a handy partnership late on day two in Cape Town to put Australia in firm control of the third Test against South Africa.

   • Channel News Asia10:43
     Australia reach 90-2 in reply to South Africa's 329
5. Thu, 29 October 2026

   5 reports
   • Channel News Asia10:48
     S.Africa reach 53-2 in second innings at tea, trail Australia by 47 runs
   • theage.com.au11:00
     Elated Inglis hits second Test ton

     Josh Inglis scores an important Test century during the third Test against South Africa.

     2 reprints

     • brisbanetimes.com.au29 Oct, 11:00their copy
     • smh.com.au29 Oct, 11:00their copy
   • Times of India12:16
     Josh Inglis becomes first Australian cricketer to achieve this rare feat in all three formats

     In a remarkable comeback to Test cricket, Josh Inglis achieved his second century, scoring 102 runs, as Australia triumphed with a total of 429 runs against South Africa. This impressive performance marked him as the first Australian player to secure multiple centuries across all formats. Alongside Inglis, Alex Carey shone brightly with an important contribution of 80 runs, leading Australia to a 100-run advantage after dismissing South Africa for 329.

   • ABC News (Australia)20:39
     Australia's Cape Town desperation evident on another pulsating Test day

     Pat Cummins and Australia show just how much winning this series in South Africa means to them as the third Test is set up for a gripping finale.

   • easternriverinachronicle.com.au23:39
     Inglis shows Australia the future with red-letter ton

     The last time Australia played in Cape Town, day three was the team's darkest day of the century,...

6. Fri, 30 October 2026

   1 report
   • easternriverinachronicle.com.au19:09
     Docile Cape Town wicket offers Ashes glimpse for quicks

     Australia's past two Tests in South Africa have provided some of the longest days in the field in...

7. Sat, 31 October 2026

   6 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)07:39
     Australia slumps to horror defeat as Warner decries 'deplorable' batting

     Australia falls in a heap on day five of the third Test in Cape Town, spun out by Simon Harmer to lose the game by 176 runs and suffer a 2-1 series loss to South Africa.

   • Channel News Asia10:59
     Harmer, Rabada steer South Africa to series win over Australia
   • Times of India14:07
     Australia hammered by Harmer in Cape Town as South Africa take series 2-1

     Chasing a target of 288, Australia were bowled out for 111 in the second session on the final day. The result also took South Africa above Australia to the top of the Test world rankings for the first time since January 2016.

   • Al Jazeera English15:43
     South Africa hammer Australia as Harmer takes career best bowling of 6-16

     Simon Harmer picked a career-best 6-16 as South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs to clinch Test series 2-1.

   • juneesoutherncross.com.au17:14
     Cummins: change may be needed after Cape Town disaster

     Australia have soul-searching to do after the horror ending in Cape Town on Halloween cost them the series...

   • ABC News (Australia)20:46
     Strategy, succession planning needed for Australia after Cape Town collapse

     After a disastrous series loss to South Africa, Australian cricket faces some tough decisions.

8. Sun, 1 November 2026

   1 report
   • kashmirlife.net10:44
     South Africa Dethrone Australia to Top ICC Test Rankings

     SRINAGAR: South Africa have displaced Australia at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings following a 176-run victory in the third and deciding Test in Cape Town, completing a remarkable comeback to win the three-match home series. Follow Us On G-Ne w s | Whatsapp South Africa captain Temba Bavuma. (Photo: CricTracker …

9. Mon, 2 November 2026

   2 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)04:40
     Australian batting 'stronger' despite repeat South Africa collapses

     Australia's batting flopped in the final two Tests in South Africa, but coach Andrew McDonald says the output from new faces means it is in a better spot.

   • Channel News Asia06:01
     'Still a very good team': coach McDonald backs Australia after South Africa disappointment