South Africa defeats Australia by an innings and 31 runs to level series
South Africa secured a 31-run innings victory over Australia in the second Test at Gqeberha, setting up a series decider in Cape Town.
South Africa wrapped up a famous win in the second Test at Gqeberha, beating Australia by an innings and 31 runs and leveling the series ahead of a final match in Cape Town.
Australia posted scores of 99 and 295, with Travis Head contributing 121 runs.
South Africa’s bowlers, led by Kagiso Rabada’s 4-77 and Marco Jansen’s 5-33 on the previous day, claimed the remaining wickets, while all-rounder Wiaan Mulder also took key scalps, including Head, Scott Boland and captain Pat Cummins.
Batsman Temba Bavuma anchored South Africa’s innings with a career-high 179, and Scott Boland added 85 runs.
The win follows a heavy defeat for South Africa in the first Test in Durban and sets up a decisive third Test in Cape Town.