South Africa beat Boland and weather to force series decider against Australia

The Guardian Sport · 10/22/2026, 3:53:38 PM

Rabada and Mulder lead hosts to victory in second Test Boland bats for more than three hours as nightwatchman It took time, it gently frayed nerves, but South Africa sealed the second Test in Gqeberha deep into the final day, clear by an innings and 31 runs, levelling the series with one to play. Although Australia made 295 and got within 28 overs of safety, they did not deserve to save this game, even if Scott Boland and Travis Head did. Letting South Africa escape from 40 for four to pass 400 was the first offence, then came Australia’s capitulation for 99 to be forced to follow on. The salvage operation was in waters too deep. Continue reading...