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South Africa openers survive before rain returns

The toss took place on time but rain then caused a 90-minute delay until the first ball

By Andrew McGlashan · Cricinfo

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:57 AM

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Scott Boland took two wickets in two balls as South Africa reached 20 for 2 amid persistent rain.
Persistent bad weather allowed only 12.2 overs of play before opening day proceedings were abandoned at 4:15 pm.
Boland dismissed Aiden Markram and David Bedingham in consecutive deliveries after replacing Nathan Lyon in Australia's side.

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Scott Boland struck twice in consecutive deliveries to leave South Africa struggling at 20 for 2 on a rain-affected opening day of the second Test in Gqeberha. Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl, but persistent rain limited the day's action to just 12.2 overs before play was officially abandoned at 4:15 pm.

Boland entered the attack after an early rain interruption, clean bowling Aiden Markram before immediately removing David Bedingham with an edge behind. Boland replaced specialist spinner Nathan Lyon in Australia's lineup, while South Africa handed a debut to opening batter Marques Ackerman and welcomed back fast bowler Kagiso Rabada.

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