DAY 2: Bavuma fights but Boland tears through Proteas
Australia's Scott Boland dominated the second day of the second test against South Africa, taking four wickets to leave the Proteas struggling at 97-5. Despite a resilient effort from captain Temba Bavuma, the hosts face a difficult path to recovery on day three.
Why it matters
This match is a critical fixture in international cricket, significantly impacting the series standing between two major cricketing nations.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma was showing some fight, but Australia quick Scott Boland was in top form as he tore through the hosts' top order, leaving them in deep trouble on 97-5 at stumps on day two of the second test at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Monday.
It was a frustrating day with play delayed by rain and then a wet outfield, before the players were finally able to get a couple of hours play in late in the afternoon, but it was the Australians, who had put the Proteas into bat on day one, that will be the happier team.
Stumps on Day Two 🏏 Scott Boland puts Australia in a strong position 🇿🇦🇦🇺 #SSCricket | #SAvAUS https://t.co/tlPnX4FJmT
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