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South Africa-Australia cricket series

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South Africa has leveled the three-match Test series 1-1 against Australia ~~with~~ following an innings and 31-run victory in the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. After an early collapse left the Proteas at 110-6, captain Temba Bavuma anchored a massive recovery with a career-best 179, ~~earning him Player of the Match honors. He was~~ supported by Marco Jansen (85) and Simon Harmer (82) to reach a declared total of 425-9. This victory moves South Africa to third in the World Test Championship standings with a 66.67 percent points percentage. Australia was bowled out for 99 in their first innings, with Jansen taking 5-33. Forced to follow on, the visitors reached 295 in their second innings, despite a century from Travis Head (121). ~~The~~ While the South African ~~bowling attack, led by Jansen,~~ attack featured Kagiso ~~Rabada (4/77), and Wiaan Mulder (3/64), secured~~ Rabada, Australia’s Scott Boland provided a standout performance in the ~~win. The match was significantly impacted by rain, which washed out~~ loss, taking 5-81 and playing a resilient 166-ball nightwatchman innings. Captain Pat Cummins remarked of Boland, “I don't think he can do much more. Five-fer, pick of the ~~first two days and the final morning session.~~ bowls.” Australia ~~also faced personnel challenges, including Josh Hazlewood battling illness~~ faces a selection dilemma for the series decider in Cape Town, as Boland’s performance creates competition for spots against Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood. The decision may also depend on pitch conditions, potentially necessitating the ~~omission~~ return of Nathan Lyon. ~~Additionally, South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje faced fitness concerns regarding a suspected groin injury.~~ The ~~series is set to conclude with the~~ final Test ~~in Cape Town, starting~~ at Newlands is scheduled to begin on October 27.

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