Australia defeated in the second test! South Africa equalized the series by defeating by an innings and 31 runs

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AUS vs SA 2nd Test: South Africa cricket team defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second test match and leveled the three-match series 1-1. In this rain-affected match, the Australian team failed to score big in both the innings. Let us tell you that Australia was limited to only 99 runs in the first innings. After this, while playing follow on, the team could score only 295 runs in the second innings. For Australia, Travis Head played a brilliant inning of 121 runs, but he could not save the team from defeat. Let's look at the records made in this match.

South Africa made a big score with Bavuma's century

In this match played at St. George's Park, South Africa declared the first innings after losing 9 wickets for 425 runs. Captain Temba Bavuma batted brilliantly and scored 179 runs. Marco Yanson contributed 85 runs and Simon Harmer contributed 82 runs. Scott Boland took five wickets for Australia. In response, Australia's first innings ended at just 99 runs. Marco Johnson of South Africa bowled brilliantly and took five wickets.

Bavuma made a special record against Australia

Temba Bavuma batted at one end in difficult times. South Africa's five wickets had fallen for just 95 runs, but Bavuma put the team in a strong position by making small partnerships. He made a partnership of 132 runs with Yanson. This was Bavuma's fifth century in his Test career and his first century against Australia. He became the first South African captain to score a Test century against Australia in the last eight years.

Excellent bowling by Boland and Yanson

Australia's Scott Boland took five wickets for 81 runs in the first innings. This was his first five-wicket haul against South Africa. This was the third five-wicket haul of his Test career. On the other hand, Marco Yanson took five wickets for 33 runs. This was the fifth five-wicket haul of his Test career. Along with bowling, he also made a great contribution in batting.

Harmer scored his first half century

37 year old Simon Harmer scored 82 runs in 157 balls. His innings included 10 fours and one six. This was the first half-century of his Test career. He formed an important partnership with Bavuma in the lower order.

Even Head's century could not give Australia victory

In the second innings, Australia's Travis Head scored 121 runs in 190 balls. He added 92 runs for the second wicket with Marnus Labuschagne. Head struggled to complete his century, but he did not get enough support from the other end. Ultimately Australia was out for 295 runs and South Africa won the match and leveled the series.

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