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Proteas Men · Oct 31, 2026 · 2:25 PM UTC

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Series Winners!! 🏆 What a way to finish the Australian tour as #TheProteas secure a memorable 2-1 Test series victory! 🇿🇦🙌 A team effort, a statement series and another proud moment for South African cricket! 💚 #Unbreakable #SAvAUS

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Ragav X · Oct 31, 2026 · 1:24 PM UTC

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LINKY · Oct 31, 2026 · 1:40 PM UTC

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Charlie The Girl 🤣 · Oct 31, 2026 · 1:09 PM UTC

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Charlie The Girl 🤣@LadyCharlotte01Oct 31

5 wicket-haul for Simon Harmer. Yes, boy!! 🙌🙌❤️🔥 #RSAvsAUS

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Freeman · Oct 31, 2026 · 8:44 AM UTC

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Stunt on them hoes for me Lord! 😭😭😭🇿🇦🇿🇦 #SAvAUS

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LINKY · Oct 31, 2026 · 9:47 AM UTC

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Proteas Men · Oct 31, 2026 · 9:12 AM UTC

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350 Test Wickets For Rabada! 😤 Another monumental milestone for one of South Africa’s finest! 🇿🇦 Kagiso Rabada reaches the incredible 350-wicket mark in Test cricket, further cementing his place among the very best to wear the badge! 👑 A relentless competitor, a world-class fast bowler and a true match-winner. Congratulations, John Wick! 🙌💚 #Unbreakable #SAvAUS