From 97/5 to an Innings Win: South Africa Level Series in Epic Gqeberha Comeback

South Africa defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs on Day 5 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha to level the three-match Test series 1-1. After recovering from 97/5 earlier in the match, Temba Bavuma's team enforced the follow-on and bowled Australia out for 295 in their second innings deep into the final session despite significant rain delays.

Travis Head scored 121 for Australia, while nightwatchman Scott Boland added 40 from 166 balls. Wiaan Mulder took 3-64, dismissing Head, Boland, and Pat Cummins, while Kagiso Rabada claimed 4-77, including the key wicket of Steve Smith. Marco Jansen took the final wicket of Josh Hazlewood to hand Australia their first innings defeat in 34 Tests.