{
  "id": 15950904,
  "title": "Proteas in strong position to level Aussie series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/proteas-in-strong-position-to-level-aussie-series",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T16:51:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/proteas-in-strong-position-to-level-aussie-series/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Africa have firmly established themselves as the dominant force in the current Test series against Australia, coming back strongly after a string of losses over the first three days. With victory hanging in the balance on the final day of the second test in Gqeberha, the Proteas need to lose just six wickets to put the series on a level playing field.\n\nAfter starting their first innings at three for the loss of a single wicket, the visitors were eventually dismissed for a paltry 99. Marco Jansen was the pick of the Australian bowlers, taking five crucial wickets for 33 runs in just 11 overs. Temba Bavuma masterminded the move to have Australia follow-on, and at stumps on Day 4, the Aussies were languishing on 156 for 4, still trailing by a substantial 170 runs.\n\nThe day was a testament to the unyielding spirit of the South African team, as they set themselves up for an excellent opportunity to reclaim the series on the final day. The match is now in the capable hands of the Proteas, who are well-positioned to bounce back and turn the series around.",
  "summary": "Australia were on 156 for 4, still trailing by 170 runs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}