South Africa faces Australia in the second men’s cricket Test, with weather conditions causing significant disruptions. October’s unpredictable weather poses challenges for Test cricket, as highlighted by South African fans. The 2018 tour occurred in March, benefiting from more favorable conditions, but scheduling now prioritizes the IPL, impacting players' earnings and match timing.

Despite the rain, the possibility of a draw looms, though Test cricket's pace might counteract that. In Durban, a recent match saw only 360 overs played out of a potential 450, yet it concluded without drama on day five. The current rain in Gqeberha has already delayed play, with early starts and regular schedules thrown into chaos.

Geoff Lemon reports that only 12.2 overs were played yesterday, yet those overs were eventful, particularly for Scott Boland. Curiously, Cricket Australia opted not to make players available for media, which is unusual.

As rain continues to fall, the cricket community waits for a break in the weather, hoping for better conditions later in the day to allow play to resume.