South Africa collapse to 97-5 as Boland's bowling runs riot
South Africa collapsed to 97-5 on day two. Scott Boland took four wickets to expose the hosts' top batsmen's weakness once more.
Australia's Scott Boland picked up four wickets for 31 runs. South Africa was left reeling at 97-5 in the second Test in Gqeberha.
The 37-year-old seamer was steady with his line and length. Boland took three more wickets in seven balls on day two and two on day one.
New opener Marques Ackerman fell to Boland in his first red-ball Test. This showed the depth of South Africa's batting problems.
Boland averages just 18.08 in Test cricket. No bowler since the First World War has a better rate.
Australia's grip on the series is firm. The Proteas must find batting answers with three days left.
- 4 wickets for 31 runs
- Boland's figures
- 37 years old
- Boland's age
- 18.08
- Boland's Test bowling average
- 97-5
- South Africa score at close
Why it mattersBoland's strong form raises questions about whether he should play more often for Australia. South Africa faces growing pressure to fix its fragile batting lineup in a critical Test series.
AustraliaAustralia is dominating the series against South Africa, and Boland's exceptional bowling keeps the home nation on top in a contest Australians follow closely.
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