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Australia’s first-innings lead was overturned as South Africa’s bowlers, led by Wiaan Mulder and Kagiso Rabada, pinned Australia down on the fifth day. Scott Boland’s counterattack steadied the chase before South Africa’s bowlers sealed a 214-run victory in Durban, aided by Hazlewood’s late bursts.
Bangladesh has delivered a stunning upset in Mackay as Mitchell Starc’s record start is not enough to prevent a Bangladesh victory. Starc’s five-for and Shoriful Islam’s 6-35 helped Bangladesh defend a low score, while Australia faltered in the batting order. The day ends with Australia chasing the game after Bangladesh’s 64 all out.
Khawaja has confirmed he will publish an autobiography, released days after Australia’s first Test tour of South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Cummins says he has moved on and notes investigators found no other players involved; Khawaja’s book will address events from that era.
South Africa has declared 425-9 in Gqeberha after Bavuma’s 179 and Jansen’s 85, building a 326-run lead. Australia are bowled out for 295 and must chase in Cape Town where the third Test will decide the series.