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2nd Test: Aus pacer Boland has Proteas reeling on Day 2

Scott Boland’s relentless bowling dominated South Africa’s batting lineup on Day 2 of the second Test at St George’s Park, as Australia tightened their grip on the match. The Australian fast bowler finished with four wickets for just 31 runs, leaving the Proteas at a shaky 97 for five wickets by stumps.

Temba Bavuma provided the only real resistance with an unbeaten 41, while Wiaan Mulder added two runs at the other end, but the rest of the South African top order crumbled under pressure. Boland’s form continued from Sunday, when he claimed two wickets in limited play, and the absence of Josh Hazlewood—who took six wickets in the first Test—further weakened South Africa’s bowling attack.

With no rain forecast for the remainder of the match, Australia looks set to extend their lead and potentially wrap up the series on Day 3.

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