Rain Limits South Africa vs Australia Second Test to 12.2 Overs on Day One
Australia won the toss and chose to field, leaving South Africa at 20 for 2 when rain ended play at St George's Park.
KEY POINTS
- Second Test began October 18 at St George's Park, Gqeberha
- Australia won toss and chose to field
- Rain limited day one to 12.2 overs; South Africa finished at 20 for 2
- Scott Boland took both wickets, removing Aiden Markram and David Bedingham
- South Africa fields eight players aged 30-plus for first time in 102 years
The second Test between South Africa and Australia began on October 18 at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Australia leads the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first match by 214 runs in Durban.
Australia won the toss and elected to field first. Rain restricted the opening day to just 12.2 overs before play was called off.
“South Africa fields eight players aged 30-plus in a Test. This milestone happened for the first time in 102 years.”
Scott Boland took both South African wickets, dismissing Aiden Markram and David Bedingham in consecutive deliveries during the ninth over. South Africa finished the day at 20 for 2.
South Africa made three changes to its lineup after the Durban defeat. Marques Ackerman received his Test debut at age 30, while Matthew Breetzke and Kagiso Rabada returned to the XI.
The match features eight South African players aged 30 or older, the first time in 102 years. Australia's entire playing XI also consists of players over 30.
Day two remains uncertain as rain continues in Gqeberha, though covers are being removed and skies may clear later.
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