South Africa take firm control of the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha, with Marco Jansen delivering a match-turning performance. One report says Australia are bowled out for 99, followed by South Africa enforcing the follow-on on the dramatic fourth day at St George’s Park. Jansen’s five-wicket haul is described as central to the hosts’ dominance.
Other coverage focuses more on Jansen’s batting as part of South Africa’s larger response. Multiple outlets say South Africa recover from 110/6 to reach 425/9 before declaring, and that Jansen and captain Temba Bavuma lead the fightback against Australia’s bowling. Several stories also frame Jansen’s achievement as historic, citing a 60-year-old record and describing him coming in at No. 8 and building key partnerships.
Taken together, the accounts agree on the overall narrative: South Africa reverse early trouble, then use Jansen’s impact—both with the bat and ball—to put Australia under pressure. The main differences are the emphasis on which day’s moment and whether the lead is on bowling dominance or batting record-setting.
