Scott Boland has taken four of South Africa's five wickets to fall, including that of Ryan Rickelton late on another rain-hit day in Gqeberha, as Australia reduced their hosts to 97-5 in the second Test.
Scott Boland claimed his fourth wicket late on a rain-affected day two in Gqeberha, leaving South Africa reeling at 97-5 in the second Test. Rain washed out the first two sessions before play resumed with the hosts at 20-2. Boland removed Marques Ackerman for six and later dismissed Ryan Rickelton for 31 via a sharp catch by Matt Renshaw, finishing the day with figures of 4-31.
Mitchell Starc also took a wicket by dismissing Matthew Breetzke for four, while Josh Hazlewood was sidelined due to illness. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma showed resistance, remaining unbeaten on 41 after sharing a fifty-run partnership with Rickelton. Australia currently hold a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after winning the opening Test by 214 runs.
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