Rain-hit Proteas lose three wickets on second day of second Test
Temba Bavuma fights with an unbeaten 41 but Australia finish Day 2 on top in Gqeberha.
On the second day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia, persistent rain and a wet outfield significantly impacted proceedings at St George's Park. The match was interrupted, leaving South Africa on 97 for five wickets at stumps. Captain Temba Bavuma and debutant Marques Ackerman contributed 20 and 5 runs respectively.
However, the Proteas' fortunes changed quickly when Scott Boland claimed Ackerman's wicket for six in his second over. The loss of Ackerman's valuable innings proved to be a significant blow for South Africa. Mitchell Starc further compounded their woes, dismissing Mathew Breeztzke for just four runs. Despite a brief resurgence with a 52-run partnership between Bavuma and Ryan Rickleton, more wickets fell under Boland's onslaught, claiming both Rickleton and Bavuma.
At the close of play, South Africa found themselves on 97 for five wickets, facing a daunting task in the remainder of the match.
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