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South Africa 20-2 against Australia at stumps as rain spoils day one of second cricket Test

South Africa was struggling at 20-2 at stumps, after the morning session at St. George's Park in Gqeberha was nearly completely lost to the weather.

By Authors and Contributors · The Hindu

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:52 PM

Key Things to Know

South Africa finished rain-shortened day one at 20-2 after only 12.2 overs against Australia.
Australian fast bowler Scott Boland struck twice in two balls, dismissing Aiden Markram and David Bedingham.
Marques Ackerman and captain Temba Bavuma remained at the crease when play was abandoned.

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Rain heavily disrupted day one of the second cricket Test in Gqeberha, leaving South Africa at 20-2 at stumps. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl at St. George's Park, limiting the hosts to just 12.2 overs across a weather-impacted day. Pacer Scott Boland did the damage, claiming two wickets in consecutive deliveries.

Boland bowled Aiden Markram for 11 and dismissed David Bedingham for a golden duck. Debutant Marques Ackerman and captain Temba Bavuma remained unbeaten at the close. Australia leads the three-match series 1-0 following a 214-run victory in Durban, while South Africa made three lineup changes, including the return of pacer Kagiso Rabada.

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South Africa 20-2 against Australia at stumps as rain spoils day one of second cricket Test

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