After playing second fiddle to Australia for seven consecutive days of the test series, South Africa are now in the ascendancy. The Proteas require just six more wickets on the final day of the second test, in Gqeberha to level the three-match series.
The visitors who resumed their first innings on three for the loss of one wicket in reply toSouth Africa’s 425 for nine declared, were skittled out for 99, with Marco Jansen taking five for 33 in 11 overs.
Temba Bavuma forced the follow-on and at stumps, Australia were on 156 for 4, still trailing by 170 runs.
Stumps, Day 4!
An excellent day for #TheProteas as they put themselves in a commanding position heading into the final day of this second Dafabet Test!
Australia end the day on 156/4 after 54 overs in their second innings, following-on and still trailing by 170 runs.
#Unbreakable #SAvAUS
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 21, 2026
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