Australia captain Pat Cummins spearheaded a pace barrage that tore through the Proteas before his side chased down a target of 34 to claim a win inside two days on a hostile Gabba pitch despite the best efforts of Kagiso Rabada, who took four quick wickets
After finishing their first innings 66 runs in front midway through the first session Sunday, Australia dismissed the visitors for just 99 despite a fighting 36 not out from Khaya Zondo.
Man of the match Head added:"Very difficult wicket, plenty for the bowlers. We saw that the whole game. Nice to be able to contribute and get a win." The two teams went into the series both boasting high-quality bowling attacks, but Australia's batting always looked stronger."Another 60 runs and we would have been in the game. Pretty spicy wicket, bowlers were licking their lips," said South Africa skipper Dean Elgar.South Africa slumped to 27-4 in the first innings and 5-3 in the second, positions from which they never recovered.
Mitchell Starc then took the 300th wicket of his career when he bowled Rassie van der Dussen for a duck.
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