South Africa levels Test series against Australia

South Africa secured an innings and 31-run victory against Australia at St George's Park, leveling the three-match Test series at 1-1. The comeback was led by captain Temba Bavuma, who scored a career-best, unbeaten 179. Bavuma's innings included significant partnerships with Marco Jansen and a record-breaking 182-run eighth-wicket stand with Simon Harmer.

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada contributed six wickets in the match, bringing his career tally against Australia to 64. This performance places him joint-second on South Africa’s list of leading Test wicket-takers against Australia, level with Hugh Tayfield and trailing Dale Steyn’s record of 70. The series will conclude in a final match at Newlands in Cape Town.