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Australia Collapses for 99 Against South Africa, Faces Innings Defeat
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News18•21-10-2026, 19:17
Australia Collapses for 99 Against South Africa, Faces Innings Defeat
- •Australia was bundled out for a mere 99 runs in their first innings against South Africa at St George's Park.
- •Marco Jansen starred with a lethal five-wicket haul, destroying the Australian batting lineup with extra bounce and pace.
- •Experienced batsman Steve Smith fought a lone battle, scoring 28 runs despite struggling with a neck injury.
- •South Africa secured a massive first-innings lead of 326 runs and enforced the follow-on against Australia.
- •This is only the third time this century that Australia has been forced to follow-on in a Test match.
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Australia was bundled out for a mere 99 runs in their first innings against South Africa at St George's Park.
Marco Jansen spearheaded the bowling attack by picking up a five-wicket haul, destroying the Australian batting lineup.
This marks only the third time this century that Australia has been forced to follow-on in a Test match.
