Boland strikes twice on rain-hit first day
Scott Boland struck twice in successive balls as rain limited the opening day to 12.2 overs and left South Africa under pressure.
- On Sunday, October 18, 2026, persistent rain limited play at St George's Park in Gqeberha, where Australia bowler Scott Boland claimed two wickets to leave South Africa at 20 for two at stumps on the opening day of the second Test.
- After winning the toss, Australia captain Pat Cummins elected to bowl, deploying an all-seam attack on a green-tinged pitch as play began two hours late following heavy overnight rain.
- Recalled pacer Boland struck twice in successive deliveries, bowling opener Aiden Markram for 11 before David Bedingham was caught behind for a golden duck.
- Debutant Marques Ackerman, on 5, and captain Temba Bavuma, on 4, remained at the crease when rain forced stumps early; play on Day 2 is scheduled to begin 15 minutes earlier than usual, at 9:45 am local time.
- Following a 214-run victory in Durban, Australia leads the three-match series 1-0, with both teams competing to strengthen their standing in the World Test Championship.
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2nd Test: Australian seamer Scott Boland strikes twice as South Africa reach 20/2 on rain-hit Day 1
Persistent rain washed out most of the opening day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park, with only 12.2 overs possible on Sunday. South Africa were 20/2 at stumps after Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Boland strikes twice for Australia in rain-hit South Africa Test
South Africa, sent in to bat, were 20 for two when play was called off after two short periods of play during which only 12.2 overs were bowled. But it was enough for Boland to strike two crucial blows. He dismissed Aiden Markram and David Bedingham – South Africa's most successful batsmen in their defeat in the first Test in Durban. Coming on as first change, Boland bowled Markram for 11 with his tenth delivery, a ball which nipped in off the p…
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