Cricket player
Apex Sports News has published 6 stories on Simon Harmer. The latest, on 29 Oct 2026: Australia take control in third Test against South Africa.
Australia reached 330 for four at stumps on day two of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands, taking a one-run lead after South Africa's first innings total of 329. Josh Inglis made 85 not out and Alex Carey was 51 not out.
South Africa defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs at Gqeberha, moving to 48 points and third place in the WTC 2025-27 table. India, fifth with 51.52 PCT, has seven Tests left and must win most of them while rivals drop points.
Simon Katich has criticised Australia's batting approach in the second Test against South Africa, stating that a number of players are playing for their careers. Australia trail by 170 runs after being asked to follow on and were 156/4 at the close of day four.
Australia finished day four at 156-4 in the second innings, trailing South Africa by 170 runs after being made to follow on. Travis Head remained unbeaten on 87 as Australia fought back from 69-6 at lunch.
South Africa enforced the follow-on after bowling Australia out for 99. Australia reached 156 for four on Day 4, still 170 runs short of making the hosts bat again.
Temba Bavuma scored 179 against Australia in the second Test at Gqeberha after modelling his technique on Sachin Tendulkar. South Africa recovered from 110/6 to post 425/9.