South Africa secured a 11-wicket victory over Australia after rain delays curtailed play on the second day of the second test. The match was delayed by two hours due to rain, resulting in only 5.3 overs being completed in the first session. Aiden Markram remained undefeated on 10, while debutant Marques Ackerman scored one run. The rain also delayed the start by 27 minutes, necessitating a lunch break. Australia's extra seamer, Scott Boland, replaced Nathan Lyon, and Kagiso Rabada returned to lead the home side's…
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South Africa secured a 11-wicket victory over Australia.: South Africa secured a 11-wicket victory over Australia.
The match was delayed by two hours due to rain, resulting in only 5.3 overs being complet…: The match was delayed by two hours due to rain, resulting in only 5.3 overs being completed in the first session.
Aiden Markram remained undefeated on 10, while debutant Marques Ackerman scored one run.: Aiden Markram remained undefeated on 10, while debutant Marques Ackerman scored one run.
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GQEBERHA, South Africa, Oct 18 : South Africa were 11 for no wicket at lunch after rain curtailed play on the first day of the second test against Australia at St George’s Park on Sunday.
• Aiden Markram was 10 not out and debutant Marques Ackerman on one as only 5.3 overs were possible in the first session.
• Rain delayed the start by two hours after Australia won the toss, with 27 minutes play before the covers came on again and lunch was taken early.
• Australia added an extra seamer to their attack with Scott Boland replacing Nathan Lyon.
• Kagiso Rabada returns to spearhead the home side’s pace attack after a lengthy injury in place of spinner Keshav Maharaj.
• South Africa dropped wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne with Ryan Rickelton taking the gloves and dropping down the batting ordert from opener to number six.
• Australia won the first test in Durban by 214 runs.
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