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Australia Wins the Toss and Decides to Bowl in the Second Cricket Test Against South Africa – WTOP News
Scott Boland took 4-31 as Australia’s seam attack exploited rain-hit conditions and reduced South Africa to 97-5 by stumps.
- On Wednesday, South Africa's attack dismissed Australia for 99 runs at St George's Park, forcing the visitors to follow on in the second Test.
- Following a 214-run victory in Durban, Australia entered the second Test seeking to secure a 2-0 lead in the three-match series against South Africa.
- Left-Arm seamer Marco Jansen spearheaded the collapse with 5-33, while South Africa's Anrich Nortje and Australia's Steve Smith both sustained injuries during play.
- Trailing by 170 runs, Australia reached 156-4 in their second innings heading into the final day as they attempt to avoid defeat.
- Persistent rain and bad light loom over St George's Park, threatening to shorten the final day's play and complicate South Africa's push to level the series.
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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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