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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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Channel News Asia broke the news in Singapore, Singapore on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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