Rain delays second day of Australia-South Africa cricket Test
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 08:31 · Archive
Rain has delayed the start of play on day two of the second cricket Test between Australia and South Africa at St George's Park.
Persistent rain showers have delayed the start of play on day two of the second Test between Australia and South Africa at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Only 12.2 overs were possible on the opening day of the match, with South Africa reaching 2-20 before weather forced an early halt to proceedings.
Scott Boland justified his selection ahead of Nathan Lyon by taking two wickets in successive balls on Sunday. He bowled Aiden Markham with a delivery that nipped back, and caught David Bedingham behind with his next ball as Australia fielded four quicks and no frontline spinner.
No play is expected before the scheduled lunch time of midday local time (9pm AEDT), with both teams not yet at the ground less than an hour before the scheduled start. The rain is forecast to clear mid-morning, with hopes of play resuming later on day two. A win at St George's Park would wrap up the series for Australia following their 214-run victory in Durban last week, making them the first team to triumph in South Africa since England in 2019-20.
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- Rain causes further delays in second South Africa TestMore wet weather has delayed the start of play on the second day of the second cricket Test between Australia and South Africa at St George's Park.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 08:18
- Rain causes further delays in second South Africa TestMore wet weather has delayed the start of play on the second day of the second cricket Test between Australia and South Africa at St George's Park.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 08:18
In this story: Australia · South Africa · St George's Park · Scott Boland · Nathan Lyon · Aiden Markham · David Bedingham
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