South Africa face Australia in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands, with Gerald Coetzee drafted into the pace attack as the Proteas look to overcome history and claim a series victory.
South Africa secured an emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George's Park to level the Test series, breaking through stubborn second-innings resistance.
Scott Boland marked his return to Test cricket with a devastating four-wicket burst, leaving South Africa in trouble at 97 for five on day two at St George’s Park.
Batting coach Ashwell Prince praised Temba Bavuma's exceptional decision-making after South Africa showed grit to battle through tough conditions against Australia's seamers.
Scott Boland struck four times as Australia decimated South Africa's top order following prolonged rain delays at St George’s Park, leaving the hosts on 97/5.
Persistent rain severely limited play on Day 1 of the second Test in Gqeberha, leaving South Africa struggling at 20/2 after Scott Boland removed Aiden Markram and David Bedingham in consecutive balls.
Temba Bavuma insists South Africa has the squad depth to counter Australia at St George’s Park and level the series, warning that their comeback cannot rely solely on Kagiso Rabada.
Kagiso Rabada could make a timely return for South Africa in the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park as coach Shukri Conrad reshuffles his squad following a heavy defeat in Durban.
After years of working through South Africa's domestic pipeline and delivering prolific red-ball form, Dolphins batter Marques Ackerman is in contention to make his Test debut against Australia under mentor Shukri Conrad.
