New ball the clincher as Starc rips through lower order in brutal display, South Africa all out for 329

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 27, 2026

A Test series finale that offered plenty beforehand delivered in spades as South Africa compiled 329 all out on a day replete with wild momentum swings. Mitchell Starc was the chief destroyer for Australia, taking the final four wickets quickly with the new ball.

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