Jansen takes five for South Africa as Australia forced to follow on

Marco Jansen took five wickets as Australia were bowled out for 99 in reply to South Africa’s first innings of 425-9 declared on the fourth day of the second Test at St George’s Park on Wednesday, October 23, 2026. With a first-innings lead of 326 runs, South Africa enforced the follow-on despite fast bowler Anrich Nortje being out of action with a groin injury. Jansen struck with his first ball of the innings when nightwatchman Scott Boland was caught behind in the second over of the day. He later dismissed Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey and Beau Webster as Australia collapsed. Steve Smith, who twice needed treatment for what appeared to be a neck injury, top-scored for Australia with 28 before being bowled by Wiaan Mulder. South Africa will now look to press for victory in the second innings of the follow-on.

Context

The match is the second Test of the series between South Africa and Australia at St George’s Park. South Africa, administered by Cricket South Africa, are a full member of the International Cricket Council and are nicknamed the Proteas after the national flower, Protea cynaroides, commonly known as the King Protea. South Africa lead by 326 runs on the first innings and have enforced the follow-on. The next stage of the match is South Africa’s second innings as they push for victory.

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Sources

• The Hindu

• ESPNcricinfo

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