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Boland exposes South Africa’s frailties to give Robinson blueprint

Australia expose South Africa's batting frailties again as Scott Boland takes four wickets to leave hosts in trouble in second Test.

By Matthew Henry · BBC Sport

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:55 PM

Key Things to Know

Scott Boland took 4-31 to leave South Africa struggling at 97-5 on day two in Gqeberha.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma offered the main resistance, ending the rain-affected day unbeaten on 41.
Debutant Marques Ackerman was caught behind off Boland, while Matthew Breetzke fell cheaply to Mitchell Starc.

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Scott Boland claimed four wickets as Australia reduced South Africa to 97-5 on day two of the second Test in Gqeberha. Following rain interruptions, Boland finished the day with figures of 4-31, dismissing debutant opener Marques Ackerman and middle-order batter Ryan Rickelton. Temba Bavuma provided the main resistance for the hosts, finishing the shortened day unbeaten on 41.

South Africa's top-order struggled after making tactical changes from their opening Test defeat, with Mitchell Starc also removing new selection Matthew Breetzke for four. Australia's pace attack dominated despite the absence of ill seamer Josh Hazlewood, leaving the visitors firmly in control of the match.

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