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Australia Wins the Toss and Decides to Bowl in the Second Cricket Test Against South Africa – WTOP News
Josh Hazlewood took career-best figures of 6-49 as Australia bowled South Africa out for 206 and moved 1-0 ahead in the series.
- On Wednesday, Australia were bowled out for just 99 against South Africa in the second Test at George's Park in Gqeberha, as Marco Jansen claimed 5 for 33 to lead the bowling attack.
- South Africa secured a commanding advantage after captain Temba Bavuma scored 179, helping the hosts declare at 425/9 and forcing Australia to follow-on for the first time in World Test Championship history.
- Opener Travis Head provided resistance with an unbeaten 87, though the Pat Cummins-led side still needs another 170 runs to make the hosts bat again after ending the day at 156/4.
- Head coach Andrew McDonald defended the team despite the batting collapse, stating, "I'm not going to sit here and hang anyone out to dry," while maintaining the squad has been consistent over time.
- Australia's collapse ranks as their third-lowest Test total on South African soil, as only their 21/7 in Cape Town in 2011 and 46/7 in Durban in 1950 were worse, adding an unwanted chapter to the rivalry.
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Australia in trouble in second test against South Africa, stumbles to 69-6 at lunch on day four
GQEBERHA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s Marco Jansen claimed four wickets on Wednesday to reduce Australia to 69-6 at lunch on day four of the second cricket test.
Simon Harmer: South Africa’s Simon Harmer smashed 82 runs against Australia in second Test at St George’s Park, breaking Dale Steyn’s 18-year-old record for highest score by a South African batter at No. 9 or lower against Australia. Harmer also shared a crucial 183-run partnership with Temba Bavuma.
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