Scott Boland takes four as South Africa close on 97-5 after rain delay
Boland’s 4-31 put Australia in a strong position on day two of the second Test in Gqeberha, where rain limited play to 30.4 overs.
Scott Boland took four wickets for 31 runs as South Africa closed day two of the second Test against Australia on 97-5 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Monday, 19 October. Rain delayed play until 3:45 p.m. local time and limited the day to 30.4 overs, but Australia still made inroads into the hosts’ batting lineup.
The score leaves South Africa five wickets down before Australia have batted. The match followed Australia’s decision to bowl first and changes to both teams’ lineups, covered in NewsJaws’ pre-match report. Boland had taken two wickets during the brief play possible on Sunday and added two more on Monday.
Boland’s wickets after the rain delay
Boland struck again soon after play resumed, drawing an edge from debutant opener Marques Ackerman, who was caught behind by Alex Carey for six. Matthew Breetzke, brought into the South African side after its 214-run defeat in the first Test in Durban, then edged Mitchell Starc to Carey for four, Reuters reported.
South Africa had slipped to 40-4 before captain Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton added 52 for the fifth wicket. Rickelton was dropped on 26 by Marnus Labuschagne off Pat Cummins, according to Reuters, but made only five more runs. Matt Renshaw took a one-handed catch at first slip off Boland to end the partnership.
Bavuma remained unbeaten on 41 at the close, alongside Wiaan Mulder on two. Their stand is now central to South Africa’s effort to build a first-innings total after another disrupted day at St George’s Park. Reuters reported that the pair were due to resume on Tuesday, with extra time scheduled in all three sessions.
Australia’s pace attack in Gqeberha
Boland was selected after Australia left out spinner Nathan Lyon, BBC Sport reported. The BBC said Josh Hazlewood missed Monday’s play because of illness and remained at the team hotel. With Boland taking four of South Africa’s five wickets, Australia’s pace attack has put the hosts under pressure despite the time lost to rain.
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Sources and context
- Scott Boland shines against South Africa but rain dominates againThe Guardian
- South Africa vs Australia: Hosts' batting issues exposed again as Scott Boland takes fourBBC Sport
- South Africa close on 97-5 as Australian paceman Boland strikes in second testReuters, republished by Channel NewsAsia
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