Scott Boland showcased his bowling prowess on a rain-affected second day of the second Test in Gqeberha, taking four of South Africa's five wickets to fall. As the match resumed after rain disrupted the first two sessions, Australia managed to reduce South Africa to 97-5.

After the first innings finally resumed at 20-2, South Africa quickly encountered trouble, losing a third wicket within just a few overs. Boland, who had already made an impact with two wickets on day one, added debutant Marques Ackerman to his tally, dismissing him for six runs.

Key moments included:

• Mitchell Starc claiming Matthew Breetzke for just four runs, leaving South Africa reeling at 40-4.
• Despite being without pace bowler Josh Hazlewood due to illness, Australia maintained control.
• Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s captain, led a brief recovery with an unbeaten 41, forming a crucial fifty partnership with Ryan Rickelton for the fifth wicket.

However, just as the pair seemed to stabilize the innings, Rickelton—who had been dropped on 26—fell to Boland, with Matt Renshaw executing a stunning one-handed catch at slip.

As reigning world Test champions, South Africa is now facing a challenging situation, trailing 1-0 in this three-match series following a heavy 214-run defeat in the first Test against Australia.