Proteas slump to 97 for 5 at stumps on day two as Boland strikes again in Gqeberha
Reuters, carried by the Straits Times and CNA, reported that Scott Boland took two more wickets on Monday 19 October to leave South Africa on 97 for 5 at stumps on day two of the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Matt Renshaw dismissed Ryan Rickelton with a one-handed catch. On day one, the Herald said, rain limited Australia to 12.2 overs and Boland took two wickets after Nathan Lyon was dropped. ABC News carried live coverage of day two.
Five wickets down on day two puts South Africa under pressure to avoid a big first-innings deficit, and rain has already cut playing time, so every session matters for forcing a result.
Fans in Australia can follow day three from the early evening. A strong position for Australia would put a 2-0 series win within reach.
The Herald's coverage frames Boland's wickets and Renshaw's catch as vindication of the decision to drop Lyon.
Former bowler Steve O'Keefe, quoted by the Herald, was furious about Lyon's omission, and the weather could still limit how much cricket remains.
Confirmed: South Africa were 97 for 5 at stumps on day two, with Boland taking two wickets. Not confirmed: the first-innings total or the match result. Watch today for how many South Africa wickets fall early on day three.
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