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South Africa rout Australia by innings and 31 runs

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at Gqeberha.
Marco Jansen took 5-33, leading a bowling attack that skittled Australia for 99 in the first innings.
Rain washed out 145 overs, with two hours lost on Day Five.
It was only the third time since 1988 that Australia was forced to follow on in a Test.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 South Africa’s fast-bowling unit, led by Allan Donald, began regularly unsettling Australia; Donald’s decisive wickets in the World Cup semi-final tie highlighted the surge. This period marked a shift in Test cricket, as South Africa’s emerging pace dominance prompted both boards to rethink bowling tactics and international scheduling.

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Story summary

South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at Gqeberha.
Marco Jansen took 5-33, leading a bowling attack that skittled Australia for 99 in the first innings.
Rain washed out 145 overs, with two hours lost on Day Five.
It was only the third time since 1988 that Australia was forced to follow on in a Test.

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