South Africa make WTC history by enforcing a follow-on against Australia after bowling them out for 99, with Marco Jansen taking five wickets.
South Africa made history in the World Test Championship (WTC) after becoming the first team to enforce a follow-on against Australia. The historic moment came in the second Test at Gqeberha, where the Proteas bowled Australia out for just 99 runs in their first innings. Marco Jansen led the bowling attack with a five-wicket haul, while Kagiso Rabada and Wiaan Mulder claimed two wickets each.
The remarkable performance put South Africa in a commanding position, giving them a massive 326-run first-innings lead over the visitors. The achievement marked a significant milestone in South Africa vs Australia Test history, as Australia had never been forced to follow on by an opponent in the World Test Championship era.
Temba Bavuma and Marco Jansen Lead South Africa’s Comeback
South Africa’s innings did not begin smoothly, as the hosts found themselves struggling at 110/6. However, captain Temba Bavuma and all-rounder Marco Jansen turned the situation around with a crucial 132-run partnership in Gqeberha.
Bavuma continued his outstanding performance by building another substantial partnership with Simon Harmer. The duo added 183 runs, putting South Africa firmly in control of the match.
The Proteas captain scored a career-best 179 runs, while Jansen contributed 85 and Harmer added 82. Their efforts helped South Africa declare at 425/9, transforming a difficult position into a formidable total.
Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada Destroy Australia’s Batting Line-Up
Australia entered the match with confidence after securing a 214-run victory in the opening Test. However, South Africa’s pace attack delivered a stunning response, leaving the visitors struggling to build partnerships.
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Rabada provided the early breakthrough by dismissing Nic Maddinson, setting the tone for Australia’s collapse. The visitors continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, with six batters failing to reach double figures.
Steve Smith attempted to offer resistance, but the relentless pressure from the South African bowlers proved too much for the Australian batting line-up.
Jansen was particularly impressive, following his valuable contribution with the bat by taking five wickets. Rabada and Mulder picked up two wickets apiece, completing Australia’s collapse for just 99 runs.
The result gave South Africa a 326-run first-innings advantage and made them the first team to enforce a follow-on against Australia in WTC history.
Australia Face Follow-On Pressure After Early Second-Innings Blow
Australia’s problems continued in their second innings, as Rabada dismissed Maddinson for eight runs to provide South Africa with another early breakthrough.
Maddinson’s struggles with the bat have raised questions about his place in the team ahead of the third and final Test of the series. Australia now face an uphill battle as they attempt to recover from their disastrous first innings.
The last time Australia were asked to follow on in a Test match was against India during the drawn Sydney Test in 2019. South Africa’s latest achievement therefore adds another significant chapter to the history of Australian Test cricket.
South Africa Need Nine More Wickets to Secure Victory
With momentum firmly on their side, South Africa will be looking to maintain their intensity and finish the match strongly. Their bowlers have already demonstrated their ability to exploit Australia’s weaknesses, while the team’s batting recovery has given them a substantial advantage.
The Proteas need nine more wickets to complete the job, with more than a day remaining in the Test. Australia, meanwhile, must produce a determined batting performance to avoid defeat.
The second Test has become a memorable contest for South Africa, with Bavuma’s career-best century, Jansen’s all-round brilliance and Rabada’s pace proving decisive. Their historic follow-on against Australia in the World Test Championship has put the Proteas in a strong position to level the series.
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