Australia vs South Africa Second Test Highlights: Bavuma, Rabada Script Thrilling Victory For The Proteas

South Africa were under pressure heading into the second Test, as Australia were looking to seal the series after winning the Durban Test. They also got off to a rocky start in the first innings, but then skipper Temba Bavuma came to their rescue and played a stunning knock that will be remembered for years.

Despite being challenged by Australia’s top pacers on a green wicket, Bavuma produced an innings that got South Africa back into the contest. He scored 179 off 334 balls, helping the Proteas post a gigantic total of 425 in the first innings.

When Australia came out to bat, they looked uncomfortable from the start. As a result, they were bowled out for just 99 in the first innings, with Marco Jansen remaining the star for South Africa by picking up five wickets.

Trailing by 326 runs, Australia were then sent in to bat again as the Proteas enforced the follow-on. The visitors then produced an improved batting performance in the second innings. However, the brilliance of Kagiso Rabada proved too hot to handle for them. Despite Travis Head’s brilliant century, they managed to score just 295 in the second innings, as Rabada picked up a four-wicket haul to seal a thumping victory for the Proteas.

With this win, South Africa have also leveled the series, making the third Test at Cape Town the ultimate decider. They were certainly under fire after losing the first Test, as fans didn’t expect Australia to take a lead in the series. Now, they have silenced all the critics, showing why they are still the top-ranked Test side in the world.

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The second Test between Australia vs South Africa remained highly competitive throughout the five days in Gqeberha. If you missed the live action of this game, head over to the tapmad’s highlights section now and watch a full recap of the match to understand how South Africa produced a performance that brought them back into the series.