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Simon Harmer Breaks 18-Year Record with 82 in South Africa's Test Victory
✍️ Times of India
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 07:17 AM
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South Africa’s Simon Harmer scored 82 runs, surpassing Dale Steyn’s 76‑run record for a No.9 batsman, helping the team recover from 110-6 to declare 425-9 against Australia.
In the second Test between South Africa and Australia, Simon Harmer delivered a standout performance, scoring 82 runs from 110 balls.
Harmer’s innings eclipsed Dale Steyn’s 76‑run record for a South African No.9 batsman, a record that had stood for 18 years.
Coming in at 110-6, Harmer partnered with Temba Bavuma to add 183 runs for the eighth wicket, steering South Africa to a declaration at 425-9.
Australia finished Day 3 at 3-1, leaving the match in a precarious position for the hosts.
Harmer’s innings eclipsed Dale Steyn’s 76‑run record for a South African No.9 batsman, a record that had stood for 18 years.
Coming in at 110-6, Harmer partnered with Temba Bavuma to add 183 runs for the eighth wicket, steering South Africa to a declaration at 425-9.
Australia finished Day 3 at 3-1, leaving the match in a precarious position for the hosts.