Scott Boland showcased his talent once again during the second Test against South Africa at Gqeberha, although rain played a significant role in the match. After a lengthy delay, play resumed in the afternoon, with South Africa stumbling to 97 for 5 after losing three wickets.

The day started at 3:45 PM, nearly six hours after the planned time. Boland resumed the over he had begun the day before and quickly claimed the wicket of Marques Ackerman, who was dismissed for just 6 runs. Ackerman struggled on debut, and Boland's perfect length proved too much for him after a long wait to bat.

Matthew Breetzke and Ryan Rickelton faced similar fates as South Africa's batting lineup faltered. Breetzke fell for 4 runs, caught off a back-foot punch against Mitchell Starc, leaving South Africa in dire straits at 40 for 4. Despite the challenges, Rickelton and Temba Bavuma showed resilience, with Bavuma scoring 41 not out and helping to form a critical partnership.

However, Boland returned to dismantle Rickelton for 31 runs, ending the day with impressive figures of 4 for 31. The Australian squad, missing Josh Hazlewood due to illness, will aim to leverage Boland's form and tighten their grip on the match, seeking to build a significant lead and secure victory against a struggling South African side.