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South Africa storms back to crush Australia by an innings and level the test series 1-1
South Africa’s pace attack took 13 wickets in Australia’s collapse, and the hosts will meet the tourists again in Cape Town from Tuesday.
- On Thursday, South Africa defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs in Gqeberha, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. Both teams will play for the series win in Cape Town next week.
- After enforcing the follow-on Wednesday, South Africa needed six wickets on the final day; rain washed out the morning session, but the Proteas eventually bowled Australia out for 295 shortly after tea.
- Premier paceman Kagiso Rabada finished with 4-77, while Wiaan Mulder took three crucial wickets including Travis Head for 121. Marco Jansen took the final wicket to dismiss Australia.
- Scott Boland survived 166 deliveries for 40 runs in a rearguard attempt with Travis Head, but Australia's resistance collapsed at St. George's Park once Head was dismissed.
- The two leaders in the World Test Championship will play for the series win starting Tuesday in Cape Town. This victory ranks among South Africa's great Test wins, recalling their 2018 performance on this ground.
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The Independent (US)South Africa seal win over stubborn Australia to set up series decider
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