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Boland Takes Four Wickets As Australia Seize Control Against South Africa
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News18•19-10-2026, 23:00
Boland Takes Four Wickets As Australia Seize Control Against South Africa
- •Scott Boland claimed four wickets to put Australia in control of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park.
- •Rain delayed the start of play by six hours on the second day, limiting South Africa to 97/5 at stumps.
- •Captain Temba Bavuma remained unbeaten on 41 while Ryan Rickelton contributed 31 runs before being dismissed by Boland.
- •Matt Renshaw took a spectacular one-handed catch at first slip to dismiss Rickelton and break the crucial fifth-wicket partnership.
- •Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood missed the day's play due to illness but is expected to return on Tuesday.
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South Africa struggled to 97/5 at stumps on the second day at St George's Park, with captain Temba Bavuma remaining unbeaten on 41 runs.
Scott Boland claimed four wickets in the innings, helping Australia seize control after dismissing debutant Marques Ackerman and later breaking a partnership with the dismissal of Ryan Rickelton.
More than 60mm of rain fell overnight and into Monday morning, forcing play to begin six hours behind schedule at St George's Park.
