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Jansen four-for rocks Australia on fourth morning in Gqeberha

Australia went to lunch at 69 for 6, another 157 runs away from saving the follow-on…

By Firdose Moonda · Cricinfo

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:24 AM

Key Things to Know

South Africa enforced the follow-on after Marco Jansen's five-wicket haul bowled Australia out for 99.
Australia trailed South Africa's first-innings total of 425 by 326 runs.
Steven Smith top-scored for Australia with 28 and crossed 11,000 career Test runs.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Marco Jansen claimed 5 for 33 as South Africa dismissed Australia for just 99 in their first innings, enforcing the follow-on after posting 425. Australia trailed by 326 runs and were bowled out for under 100 for the first time in 69 innings. The home side was forced to follow on for only the second time since 1988.

Steven Smith was Australia's top scorer with 28, becoming the 12th player to reach 11,000 Test runs. South Africa dominated despite losing fast bowler Anrich Nortje to a suspected groin injury during his fourth over.

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Jansen four-for rocks Australia on fourth morning in Gqeberha

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