Jansen's hitting brings South Africa back into Test match

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Marco Jansen's aggressive half-century on day three has helped South Africa fight back against Australia in the second Test.

Marco Jansen's counter-attacking half-century has brought South Africa back into the second Test against Australia at St George's Park. After Mitchell Starc took his 450th Test wicket to leave the Proteas at 6-110 early on day three, Jansen came out swinging hard, reaching 72 unbeaten from 71 balls with three sixes by lunch. His aggressive approach contrasted sharply with that of captain Temba Bavuma, who provided the main resistance with a composed 76 not out from 189 balls.

The pair's 106-run partnership lifted South Africa to 6-216 at lunch, rebuilding the innings after a difficult opening two days marked by rain delays. Jansen struck three massive sixes—one over mid off off Scott Boland that sailed into the commentary boxes, one down the ground off Matt Renshaw, and another pulled just over square leg off Pat Cummins. He also hit multiple boundaries through the covers and drove powerfully from the start, beginning with an edge for four off Starc.

Australia were unable to deploy their full attack, with Josh Hazlewood unavailable after illness on Monday and Nathan Lyon overlooked, leaving Renshaw and Nic Maddinson to bowl spin. Bavuma's composed innings came after he admitted his decision-making was poor in last week's 214-run loss to Australia in Durban.

Jansen's hitting brings South Africa back into Test match — Image: The West Australian

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Hard-hitting Jansen puts South Africa back in the TestAustralia's charge through South Africa's batters at St George's Park has been blunted by a hard-hitting Marco Jansen, taking the Proteas to 6-216 on day three.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 11:16
Hard-hitting Jansen puts South Africa back in the TestAustralia's charge through South Africa's batters at St George's Park has been blunted by a hard-hitting Marco Jansen, taking the Proteas to 6-216 on day three.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 11:15

In this story: Marco Jansen · Temba Bavuma · Australia · South Africa · St George's Park · Mitchell Starc · Josh Hazlewood · Scott Boland

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