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A stunning slips catch by Matthew Renshaw gave Australia more to smile about but only 30.4 overs of play were possible

By Louis Cameron · Cricket Australia

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 7:20 PM

Key Things to Know

Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw helped Australia reduce South Africa to 5-97 on day two.
South Africa was 5-97 at stumps after weather restricted play to just 30.4 overs.
Scott Boland took 4-31 in 14 overs after being selected over spinner Nathan Lyon.

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Scott Boland claimed 4-31 and Matthew Renshaw took a brilliant slip catch to reduce South Africa to 5-97 at stumps on day two of the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Heavy rain washed out the first two sessions, leaving only 30.4 overs of play possible under cloudy skies in the final session.

Boland dismissed Marques Ackerman and Ryan Rickelton during a fiery display, while Mitchell Starc dismissed Matthew Breetzke. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma resisted with 41 not out alongside Wiaan Mulder, with Australia missing Josh Hazlewood due to a stomach illness.

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