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Rain and Boland hound South Africa in Gqeberha

Rain and Boland's impact on South Africa's cricket test against Australia

By · Published October 18, 2026  16:26 UTC · Updated October 18, 2026  17:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Rain and Boland's impact on South Africa's cricket test against Australia
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Rain ended play on the first day of the second test, spoiling the action and leaving South Africa at 20-2. Coverage from Cricinfo reports that Boland took two wickets in two balls, a notable achievement that added to South Africa's struggles.

The Guardian notes that the day one of the second men's cricket test was abandoned due to rain, leaving the outcome uncertain. South Africa is still mulling over the permutations for the second test, according to Reuters.

The team's performance will likely be affected by the rain and Boland's bowling, and it remains to be seen how they will recover from this setback.

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What happened during the first day of the second test?

Rain ended play on the first day of the second test, spoiling the action and leaving South Africa at 20-2.

Who took two wickets in two balls?

Marco Jansen Boland took two wickets in two balls.

What is South Africa's current situation?

South Africa is still mulling over the permutations for the second test.

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