- Australia made the most of bowler-friendly conditions to leave South Africa 97-5 at the end of the second day’s play in Gqeberha.
- Play was delayed by several hours on Monday due to persistent rain, with South Africa eventually resuming on 20-2 after significant rain on Sunday as well.
- Debutants Marques Ackerman and Matthew Breetzke fell early, with Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc taking the wickets.
- South African captain Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickleton dug in before the latter was eventually removed shortly before the close of play by Boland, who now has four wickets in the first innings.
- Bavuma and Wiaan Mulder saw South Africa through to the close, but the hosts now face an uphill struggle to get back into the game as they seek to keep the three-match series alive after losing the first Test in Durban last week.
Australia on top after rain-hit day in South Africa as visitors eye series win
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