DAY 5: Rabada, Mulder clean up Australia as Proteas win second test
The South African cricket team secured a series-leveling victory against Australia in the second test match in Gqeberha. Led by captain Temba Bavuma's century and strong bowling performances from Kagiso Rabada and Wiaan Mulder, the Proteas won by an innings and 31 runs.
Why it matters
This result keeps the three-test series competitive heading into the final match, highlighting the resilience of the South African team despite weather disruptions.
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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