South Africa secure an innings and 31 run victory over Australia in Gqeberha, setting up a series decider.
South Africa achieved a famous victory over Australia on the fifth and final day of the second Test in Gqeberha, breaking the tourists, resistance in the final session, according to information published by BBC.
The Proteas claimed the final six wickets needed to win by an innings and 31 runs as the light faded, setting up a thrilling series decider in Cape Town starting on Tuesday.
Travis Head scored a brilliant 121 for Australia and Scott Boland batted defensively for 40 runs from 166 deliveries, but South Africa ultimately dismissed the visitors for 295.
South Africa recovery after early trouble
South Africa, opening batsman Temba Bavuma played a magnificent innings of 179 runs, helping the hosts post a formidable total of 425-9 declared in their first innings.
The victory was particularly remarkable considering South Africa were heavily beaten in the first Test in Durban and slipped to 40-4 and 110-6 early in their first innings.
Bowlers deliver under pressure
Premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada finished the match with impressive figures of 4-77, leading the bowling attack with great skill and aggression.
All-rounder Wiaan Mulder also played a crucial hand by dismissing Head, Boland, and Australia captain Pat Cummins with accurate seam bowling.
Marco Jansen seals the historic win
Marco Jansen, whose outstanding spell of 5-33 on day four put South Africa in total ascendancy, took the final wicket to seal the triumph.
Australia, hopes were briefly boosted when the first session of the final day was completely wiped out by rain, but the Proteas stuck to their task.
A famous chapter in Test cricket
This memorable victory ranks alongside South Africa,s past triumphs against Australia, including the World Test Championship final and the 2018 match in Gqeberha.
With the score level at one match each, the teams will now travel to Cape Town for the third and final Test beginning on Tuesday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the second Test between South Africa and Australia?
South Africa won the second Test against Australia by an innings and 31 runs in Gqeberha.
Who scored a century for Australia in the second Test?
Travis Head scored a brilliant 121 runs for Australia in their second innings.
When and where is the third Test taking place?
The third and final Test between South Africa and Australia begins on Tuesday in Cape Town.
Which bowler took the final wicket for South Africa?
Marco Jansen took the final wicket to secure the famous victory for South Africa.
