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South Africa seal emphatic win over Australia to level series

South Africa secured an emphatic innings-win over Australia to level their three-Test series with one to play.

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Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 2:09 PM

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South Africa defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test to level the series 1-1.
Australia was bowled out for 295 in their second innings after following on from a first-innings 99.
Travis Head struck a resilient century with 121 runs before falling to Wiaan Mulder.

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South Africa secured an emphatic victory by an innings and 31 runs against Australia in the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha, leveling the three-Test series 1-1. Despite a morning rain delay and losing frontline bowler Anrich Nortje to a suspected groin injury, the Proteas bowled out Australia for 295 in their second innings shortly after tea on the final day.

Australia had been forced to follow on after being dismissed for just 99 in their first innings. Although Travis Head scored 121, Wiaan Mulder claimed three decisive final-day wickets and Kagiso Rabada took 4-77, ensuring the series will be decided in the third Test starting October 27 in Cape Town.

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South Africa seal emphatic win over Australia to level series

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