South Africa levels Test series against Australia with an innings win

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

South Africa levels Test series against Australia with an innings win
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South Africa secured a decisive victory over Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at St. George's Park on October 22. Australia was bowled out for 295 in their second innings, with significant contributions from Wiaan Mulder and Kagiso Rabada, who took three and four wickets respectively. Travis Head, who made 121, was a key wicket as South Africa mounted their defense despite an early washout affecting the morning session. The win ties the series at 1-1, setting up a final match in Cape Town beginning Tuesday.

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  • •South Africa bowled out Australia for 295 in the second innings.
  • •Travis Head scored 121 off 190 balls.
  • •Wiaan Mulder took three of the last six wickets needed.
  • •Kagiso Rabada recorded four wickets for the match.
  • •The series decider will take place in Cape Town starting Tuesday.
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  • 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — South Africa storms back to crush Australia by an innings and level the test series 1-1
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GQEBERHA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa set up a series decider with a big comeback win over Australia by an innings and 31 runs on the last day Thursday of the second cricket test at St.Despite the morning session being a washout and without one frontline bowler, South Africa bowled out Australia for 295 in its second innings an hour after tea.

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