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Proteas Dominate Day 4: Jansen’s 5-33 Leaves Australia Reeling in Gqeberha

South Africa are just six wickets away from a monumental, series-levelling victory after Marco Jansen spearheaded a devastating Australian collapse on Day 4 of the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Following Temba Bavuma’s record-breaking 179 on Day…

By Sport South Africa Contributor · Sport South Africa

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:40 PM

Key Things to Know

Marco Jansen's 5-33 helped bowl Australia out for 99 before reducing them to 156/4 following on.
Australia trail South Africa by 170 runs with six second-innings wickets remaining heading into Day 5.
Travis Head offered the main resistance for Australia, finishing Day 4 unbeaten on 87 runs.

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South Africa moved within six wickets of a series-leveling victory on Day 4 of the second Test against Australia at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Marco Jansen claimed 5-33 to help bowl out the visitors for just 99 in their first innings. Proteas captain Temba Bavuma enforced the follow-on, leaving Australia struggling at 156/4 by stumps, still trailing by 170 runs.

Wiaan Mulder took 2-14 in the first innings, while Kagiso Rabada and Simon Harmer picked up two wickets apiece during the second innings. Travis Head fought back for Australia, remaining unbeaten on 87 at the close of play.

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Proteas Dominate Day 4: Jansen’s 5-33 Leaves Australia Reeling in Gqeberha

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