Australia collapse to 99 all out against South Africa

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

Australia were dismissed for 99 at St George's Park, their fourth-lowest score ever against South Africa.

Australia's innings unravelled at St George's Park on Wednesday, with the team dismissed for 99, their fourth-lowest score ever against South Africa. The collapse accelerated through the morning and early afternoon as South Africa's bowlers, led by Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, exploited conditions.

Steve Smith sustained a neck injury whilst attempting to view where a ball from Rabada had gone. Though he received treatment and continued batting, he struggled afterwards and was eventually bowled by Wiaan Mulder for 28. Matt Renshaw made 12, whilst most other batsmen fell quickly: Scott Boland for two, Marnus Labuschagne for 14, Alex Carey for a duck, and Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins for seven apiece.

The Australian team was asked to follow on, a rare occurrence for the side, happening only three times since 1988.

How it is being reported

• Nightmare in SA: how Australia's tale of woe unfoldedAustralia's collapse to 99 all out at St George's Park marked their fourth-lowest ever score against South Africa.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 20:01
• Nightmare in SA: how Australia's tale of woe unfoldedAustralia's collapse to 99 all out at St George's Park marked their fourth-lowest ever score against South Africa.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 20:01

In this story: Australia · South Africa · St George's Park · Steve Smith · Marco Jansen · Kagiso Rabada

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