{
  "id": 15912223,
  "title": "South Africa v Australia second Test: Day four highlights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/south-africa-v-australia-second-test-day-four-highlights",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T16:16:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/south-africa-australia-second-test-day-four-highlights/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "By day four of the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha, South Africa found themselves trailing by 170 runs. Travis Head had been instrumental, scoring 87 not out off 138 balls. Scott Boland had contributed 2 runs off 23 balls, remaining unbeaten. Australia's all-rounder Jansen had impressed with the bat and ball, taking a career-best 5/33 in the first innings. Jansen's bowling continued to be a standout feature, as he returned with 5/33 again in the second innings. While the Australian attack has been praised, it was South Africa's bowlers who demonstrated their own formidable bowling skills. Jansen was supported by fast bowler Rabada, who returned after recovering from a hamstring injury, taking 2/33. Wiaan Mulder also played a significant role in stymying Australia's batters, taking 2/14. Facing a challenging situation, Australia's top order found it difficult to chase down the target of 326. With their chances of victory dwindling, the only option left was to attempt a draw. However, the top half of their batting lineup quickly crumbled. Travis Head was tasked with saving the match for his team, needing significant support from Australia's tailend.",
  "summary": "After being bowled out for 99 runs in their first innings, Australia were forced to follow on.",
  "key_points": [
    "South Africa trails by 170 runs after Day 4",
    "Travis Head scores 87 not out off 138 balls",
    "South Africa's bowlers, including Rabada and Mulder, perform well"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Marco Jansen takes five wickets as Australia follow on against South Africa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/marco-jansen-takes-five-wickets-as-australia-follow-on-against-south",
        "published": "2026-10-21T14:20:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}