Arabic version: جنوب أفريقيا تعادل سلسلة أستراليا بفوز غكيبرها

According to BBC News, South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test in Gqeberha, levelling the series and setting up a decider in Cape Town. The hosts took the six wickets they needed in the final session of day five as the light faded, after rain had wiped out the first session.

Australia were dismissed for 295 in their second innings. Travis Head made 121, while Scott Boland faced 166 deliveries for 40 in an effort to help the tourists secure a draw. South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada finished with 4-77, and Marco Jansen took the final wicket after his 5-33 on day four had put the Proteas in a strong position.

All-rounder Wiaan Mulder made a crucial contribution with accurate bowling and movement off the pitch, dismissing Head, Boland and Australia captain Pat Cummins. South Africa had been heavily beaten in the first Test in Durban and were 40-4 and 110-6 in their first innings of the second match before turning the contest around.

Captain Temba Bavuma made 179 in South Africa’s 425-9 declared, with Jansen adding 85. Australia had won the first Test by 214 runs. The third Test begins on Tuesday in Cape Town.