Get the appTemba Bavuma scored his fifth Test century and finished on 179 as South Africa recovered on day three of the second Test in Gqeberha. Marco Jansen, who scored 85, was struck painfully by a Scott Boland delivery before he was out. Mitchell Starc took his 450th Test wicket, dismissing Wiaan Mulder. South Africa declared on 9-425, and Australia ended the day at 1-3, 422 runs behind.
South African captain Temba Bavuma scored 179 runs at Gqeberha, batting for more than nine hours to frustrate Australia in the second Test. His innings came after the hosts had slumped to 6-110. Marco Jansen made 85 and Simon Harmer made 82, adding a South African eighth-wicket record of 183 runs with Bavuma's support. Rain had reduced the match's playing time, and the hosts declared their first innings in the twilight. Bavuma's century was his fifth in Tests.
South Africa has taken control of the second Test against Australia. Captain Temba Bavuma scored 179 on day three, helping his side reach 9-425 declared after starting the day at 5-97. Marco Jansen made 85 and Simon Harmer made 82 as the lower order added crucial runs. Scott Boland took five wickets for Australia, while Mitchell Starc dismissed Bavuma. Australia finished the day at 1-3, with Travis Head and Scott Boland at the crease.
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Get the appMatt Renshaw took a diving catch late on day two of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha, leaving South Africa at 5-97 at stumps. Play was delayed for hours after rain left the outfield at St George's Park too wet to use. Temba Bavuma hit a large six over the backward square leg boundary that landed on a road outside the ground. Josh Hazlewood was unwell and missed the session, while Alex Carey neared a milestone of 200 Test catches.
Live coverage follows the second Test between Australia and South Africa in Gqeberha, with the full scorecard and wicket replays available through the match centre. Day five is scheduled to begin with a second session from 12pm to 2.30pm, followed by a third session from 2.50pm to 5.45pm. Up to 82 overs may be bowled across the day, with at least 15 overs required in the final hour, subject to light and weather conditions.