Boland Leading Australia Attack as South Africa Down to 97-5 After Second Rain-Affected Day
Scott Boland took 4-31 as South Africa slipped to 97-5, leaving Australia in control after rain disrupted most of day two.
- On Monday, South Africa reached 97-5 at stumps on day two of the second cricket test in Gqeberha, as rain and Australian bowler Scott Boland's dominant spell limited the hosts' scoring.
- Persistent rain on Sunday and Monday forced teams to wait until afternoon to resume play, following South Africa's 214-run defeat in the first Test in Durban last week.
- Captain Temba Bavuma provided resistance with an unbeaten 41 from 108 balls, while Boland secured 4-31 from 14 overs, continuing to torment South Africa's struggling batting lineup.
- Debutants Marques Ackerman and Matthew Breetzke fell early to Australia's pace attack, though Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton stabilized the Proteas with a 52-run fifth-wicket partnership.
- Play resumes on Tuesday with improved weather forecast for the remaining three days, as Australia seeks to wrap up the three-match series while South Africa attempts recovery.
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South Africa reeling at 97-5 after Boland strikes on rain-curtailed day
Boland finished the rain-affected day with figures of 4-31 to put Australia in a strong position with South Africa to resume on Tuesday with captain Temba Bavuma 41 not out and Wiaan Mulder unbeaten with two runs.
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The MessengerBoland leading Australia attack as South Africa down to 97-5 after second rain-affected day
GQEBERHA, South Africa (AP) — Scott Boland grabbed two more wickets for Australia and South Africa captain Temba Bavuma survived a second tricky day in the second cricket test at St. George’s Park on Monday. By the end of day two, South Africa was 97-5, Bavuma was defiantly holding up one end with an unbeaten
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