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Harmer's Six Wickets Propel South Africa Toward Victory

10/23/2025

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Summary

Harmer's Wicket Blitz

South Africa's Simon Harmer took a career-best six wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 138 in the second innings, leaving SA 68 runs from levelling.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam scored 50 before being dismissed by Harmer, triggering a collapse.
South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy top-scored with 89 and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada added 71 as SA built a 71-run first-innings lead.
The match heads into a tense final day.

History

Historical Context

South Africa's cricket team was reinstated by the ICC in 1991 after 21 years of isolation due to apartheid. They played their first Test match against the West Indies in April 1992, marking a significant return to international cricket. By the late 1990s, the team achieved a 71% win rate in ODIs, reflecting their resurgence and competitiveness on the global stage.

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Harmer's Wicket Blitz

South Africa's Simon Harmer took a career-best six wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 138 in the second innings, leaving SA 68 runs from levelling.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam scored 50 before being dismissed by Harmer, triggering a collapse.
South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy top-scored with 89 and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada added 71 as SA built a 71-run first-innings lead.
The match heads into a tense final day.

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