Boland leading Australia attack as South Africa down to 97-5 after second rain-affected day
During the second day of a rain-affected cricket test match in South Africa, Australian bowler Scott Boland took four wickets to leave the hosts at 97-5. South African captain Temba Bavuma remains at the crease, attempting to stabilize the innings against Australia's pace attack.
Why it matters
The match is a significant international sporting event, and the performance of key players like Boland and Bavuma directly impacts the series outcome.
GQEBERHA, South Africa (AP) — Scott Boland grabbed two more wickets for Australia and South Africa captain Temba Bavuma survived a second tricky day in the second cricket test at St. George's Park on Monday.
By the end of day two, South Africa was 97-5, Bavuma was defiantly holding up one end with an unbeaten 41 from 108 balls, and Boland was running through the other end with 4-31 from 14 overs.
Rain then a soggy outfield wiped out the first two sessions — the teams delayed their arrival to the ground — but sunshine helped to restart play and a gritty 30.4 overs came about.
Bavuma and debutant Marques Ackerman resumed in the middle with South Africa 20-2 in 12.2 overs overnight and Ackerman was gone in the day's third over, nicking Boland behind on 6.
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