HOBART (AUSTRALIA) - South Africa demolished Australia by an innings and 80 runs after yet another batting collapse to claim their third successive Test series Down Under Tuesday, piling the pressure on coach Darren Lehmann and captain Steve Smith. The latest overpowering victory followed a 177-run win against Smith's shattered team in the first Perth Test, with South Africa emulating the intimidating West Indies teams of the 1980-1990s with three straight series wins in Australia. "This cricket team is a tough team to get a win against on their home soil," said South African captain Faf du Plessis. To win a series 2-0 with one game to play, I am very proud of the way the team is moving forward." Kyle Abbott and Kagiso Rabada led the rampage with Abbott taking six for 77 and young gun Rabada four for 34.

Source: Bangkok Post November 15, 2016 02:03 UTC