South Africa Storm Back to Beat Australia by an Innings, Level Test Series 1-1

South Africa bounced back emphatically after losing the opening Test at home, defeating Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at Gqeberha. The victory levelled the three-match series at 1-1. After being asked to follow on, Australia resumed their second innings at 156/4 but were eventually bowled out for 295. Travis Head fought hard with a brilliant 121, but received insufficient support from the other batters. Kagiso Rabada claimed four wickets for 77 runs, while Wiaan Mulder took three for 64 to dismantle the Australian batting line-up.Bavuma’s Century Powers South Africa to Victory

South Africa posted 425/9 declared in their first innings, powered by captain Temba Bavuma’s outstanding 179. Australia struggled in reply and were dismissed for just 99, giving the hosts a commanding first-innings lead and allowing them to enforce the follow-on. Despite Head’s century in the second innings, Australia could not avoid defeat. Bavuma was named Player of the Match for his match-defining knock. South Africa’s emphatic win sets up a decisive third Test, with the series level at 1-1.