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Scott Boland puts Australia in command against South Africa in second Test
Scott Boland took four wickets to leave South Africa struggling on 97-5 after rain delayed play on day two of the second Test in Gqeberha.
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Scott Boland took four wickets to leave South Africa in trouble at 97-5 on day two of the second Test match in Gqeberha, BBC News, ABC News Australia, and The Guardian all reported. [1][2][5][7]
Rain delayed the start of play on Monday before Australia made major breakthroughs, according to BBC News and The Guardian. [1][5]
The 37-year-old Boland needed just seven deliveries after play resumed to take another wicket, dismissing debutant Marques Ackerman, BBC News reported. [1]
ABC News Australia and BBC News both reported that Australia remains firmly in control of the series following the rain-shortened day of play. [1][2]
In short
- South Africa closed day two of the second Test on 97-5 in Gqeberha.
- Scott Boland took four wickets for Australia.
- Play on day two was significantly delayed and shortened by rain.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Boland exposes South Africa's frailties to give Robinson blueprintBBC News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Boland puts Australia in the box seat against South Africa after rain-shortened dayABC News Australia, 11h ago
- [3]New R3.2 billion Afrikaans 'university' taking shape, and bad news for DStv in South AfricaBusinessTech, 12h ago
- [4]New R3.2 billion Afrikaans 'university' taking shape, and bad news for DStv in South AfricaBusinessTech, 12h ago
- [5]South Africa close on 97-5 against Australia on day two of second men’s cricket Test after rain delays – liveThe Guardian, 1h ago
- [6]South Africa and Mozambique to honor Samora Machel 40 years after his death in a plane crashThe Washington Post, 8h ago
- [7]South Africa vs Australia: Hosts' batting issues exposed again as Scott Boland takes fourBBC, 1h ago
Background
- [8]South Africa on Wikipedia
- [9]South Africa on Grokipedia
- [10]South African rugby player Hyron Andrews dies during French tour FTMQ News, 1d ago
- [11]South Africa suspends asylum applications following anti immigrant protests FTMQ News, 6d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 11 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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