South Africa vs Australia: Hosts win by an innings and 31 runs to level series
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Key Points:
- South Africa secured a commanding victory over Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at Gqeberha, setting up a series decider in Cape Town.
- Travis Head scored a resilient 121 for Australia, while Scott Boland's determined 40 runs off 166 balls helped delay defeat despite South Africa's dominance.
- Kagiso Rabada led the South African bowling attack with 4-77, supported by Marco Jansen's crucial five-wicket haul and Wiaan Mulder's key dismissals.
- South Africa overcame early setbacks in their innings, including being 40-4 and 110-6, thanks to Temba Bavuma's outstanding 179, turning the series momentum after a heavy first Test loss.
- The third and final Test of the series will commence on Tuesday in Cape Town, promising a thrilling conclusion to the contest.
