Rabada ill as South Africa's bowlers struggle against Australia

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 19:44 · Archive

Kagiso Rabada battled stomach cramps as Australia took control of the third Test at Newlands, with the series on the line.

South Africa's bowlers struggled on day two of the third Test at Newlands, with Kagiso Rabada battling stomach cramps as Australia took charge of the match. Rabada endured one of his more difficult days with 18 wicketless overs that went for 81 runs, also having to leave the field three times. His struggles came on the day he was announced as the world's No.1-ranked Test bowler.

Australia reached 4-330 at stumps on day two in reply to South Africa's first-innings 329, handing them the lead and control of the Test. Marco Jansen, who had removed Matt Renshaw for 74 and Cameron Green for 65 in back-to-back overs, also required treatment on field for stiffness. Proteas bowling coach Piet Botha said Jansen was 'battling soreness' and that the problem was not thought to be serious.

Both teams have suffered fitness issues during the series. Rabada's situation came after Josh Hazlewood was struck down by food poisoning during the previous Test in Gqeberha, when South Africa took the game away from Australia. Botha suggested the ailments were typical after three weeks of cricket, with bowlers experiencing cumulative pain from fitness and workload.

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• Rabada ill and Jansen sore as Proteas pay the priceSouth Africa's bowlers have endured difficult days while Australia have taken hold of the Test decider, with Kagiso Rabada feeling ill and going wicketless.Perth Now · 28 Oct, 19:35
• Rabada ill and Jansen sore as Proteas pay the priceSouth Africa's bowlers have endured difficult days while Australia have taken hold of the Test decider, with Kagiso Rabada feeling ill and going wicketless.The West Australian · 28 Oct, 19:35

In this story: Kagiso Rabada · Australia · Marco Jansen · South Africa · Newlands · Piet Botha

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