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Australia Wins the Toss and Decides to Bowl in the Second Cricket Test Against South Africa – WTOP News
Scott Boland’s selection paid off as Australia pressed for an early edge in seam-friendly conditions, with South Africa reduced to 97-5 by stumps.
- On Wednesday, South Africa bowled Australia out for 99 in their first innings at St George's Park in Gqeberha, forcing the tourists to follow on with a 326-run deficit.
- Lanky fast bowler Marco Jansen took 5-33 in 11 overs, triggering Australia's batting collapse and exposing the tourists' vulnerability against aggressive seam bowling.
- Travis Head remains unbeaten on 87 in Australia's second innings, though Steve Smith did not bat after appearing to struggle with a neck injury during the first innings.
- Australia requires 170 more runs to make South Africa bat again, with six wickets remaining as the tourists attempt to stave off defeat on the final day.
- Forecasts indicate a 30% chance of rain on Thursday, potentially complicating the final day as South Africa seeks to level the series following their dominant performance.
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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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