South Africa vs Australia Test Live Updates as Play Is Suspended

South Africa have Australia under pressure in the second Test at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, with the visitors at 156/4 in their second innings after being bowled out for 99 in the first. Rain has interrupted play on Day 5, with the resumption time yet to be confirmed.

Australia began the day needing to survive a difficult position. They still trail South Africa by 170 runs, with six wickets remaining and Travis Head unbeaten on 87. The left-hander has scored nine fours from 138 deliveries, providing the main resistance as the visitors attempt to avoid defeat.

Australia Face Uphill Battle After Follow-On

South Africa declared their first innings at 425/9, built around captain Temba Bavuma’s 179 and Marco Jansen’s 85. Scott Boland took five wickets for Australia, but his side failed to match the hosts with the bat.

Australia were dismissed for 99 in 42.3 overs, handing South Africa a 326-run first-innings lead. The hosts enforced the follow-on, leaving the visitors with a steep task to stay in the match.

Nic Maddinson fell for eight to Kagiso Rabada early in the second innings. Marnus Labuschagne then added 92 runs with Head before Simon Harmer removed him for 39. Rabada struck again to dismiss Matt Renshaw for 11, while Harmer trapped Beau Webster lbw for eight.

Head remains Australia's best hope of extending the contest. His innings has kept the scoreboard moving, although the wickets at the other end have left the visitors in a precarious position.

Rabada and Harmer Keep South Africa in Control

Rabada has taken two wickets for 30 runs in 11 overs, while Harmer has also claimed two wickets, conceding 47 runs across 18 overs. Their efforts have restricted Australia to 156/4 after 54 overs.

Scott Boland is unbeaten on two alongside Head. Australia still need to erase the 170-run deficit before they can make South Africa bat again, while the hosts require six more wickets to secure victory.

The South Africa vs Australia Test remains suspended due to rain, with the resumption time yet to be confirmed.

For fans following South Africa vs Australia Test live coverage, the focus is on whether Travis Head can continue his resistance when play resumes. Australia lead the series 1-0 after winning the opening Test. A South Africa win in Gqeberha would level the three-match series at 1-1.