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South Africa stutter on rain-hit day one against Australia

Sky Sports October 18, 2026 13 views
South Africa stutter on rain-hit day one against Australia

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South Africa Struggles Against Australia on Rain-Hit Day One

The South African cricket team faced a challenging start to their second Test match against Australia on Thursday, as persistent rain interrupted play on Day One. The match, which is part of the three-Test series, saw the hosts struggle to a score of 20-2 in just 12.2 overs.

Australian bowler Scott Boland proved to be a formidable opponent for the South Africans, striking twice in as many balls during the rain-hit day.

Day One Highlights: Rain Delays and South Africa's Struggles

  • Rain interruptions caused the match to be reduced to 12.2 overs for South Africa
  • Scott Boland delivered a strong performance for Australia, dismissing two South African batsmen in the same over
  • South Africa's score stands at 20-2 at the end of Day One

The rain-hit day has left the South African cricket team with a tough task ahead as they attempt to recover during the remaining days of the Test match. The second Test of the series continues, with the Australian team looking to build on their strong start.

<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>

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