DAY 5: Proteas make inroads but Boland stands tall for Australia at tea
The South African cricket team secured a dramatic innings victory against Australia in the second test match. Despite rain delays, the Proteas dominated with both bat and ball to level the series.
Why it matters
Documents a significant result in international cricket, reflecting the competitive nature of the sport.
Proteas pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada and allrounder Wiaan Mulder cleaned up the Australian lower order in the final session on Thursday’s fifth and final day to secure the hosts a memorable innings and 31-run win in the heavily rain hit second test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
It was an incredible result for the Proteas after the rain-disrupted first two days saw just 43 overs possible from an expected 180, followed by the entire morning session on day five being washed out, only for the hosts to somehow conjure an innings win.
🚨 MATCH RESULT 🚨 What a phenomenal game, what an incredible display from #TheProteas! An absolutely heart-stopping performance! 🤩 Bavuma led the way with the bat, and our bowlers ran riot with the ball! 💪🔥 #TheProteas level the series 1-1 with a comprehensive victory by an innings and 31 runs! 🇿🇦 #Unbreakable #SAvAUS
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