Steve Smith hurt as Australia collapses to 99 against South Africa
Australia was bowled out for 99 in the first innings; Steve Smith couldn't bat in the second due to a neck concern.
Australia's batting fell apart on day four at St George's Park in Gqeberha. The team scored just 99 in their first innings, their worst opening effort in a decade and only the third time they have been forced to follow on since 1988.
Marco Jansen led a South African bowling masterclass, taking 5-33 to dismantle the tourists. Steve Smith, who had made 28 runs, was unable to bat in Australia's second innings because of a neck injury that required medical attention during play.
Travis Head held firm late in the day and was building on a slow fifty. South Africa are now on the brink of a remarkable comeback win after conceding a 326-run deficit.
- 5-33
- Jansen's figures
- 99
- Australia's score
- 85 in Hobart, 2016
- Worst first innings since
- 3rd since 1988
- Follow-on instances
Why it mattersAustralia's collapse gives South Africa a real chance to level the series and threatens Australia's Test standing against a resurgent Proteas team.
AustraliaA major setback for Australian cricket: the series is now in jeopardy and the injury to Smith, a senior batter, deepens the team's troubles heading into the third Test.
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