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Apex Sports News has published 5 stories on Scott Boland. The latest, on 22 Oct 2026: Katich warns Australian batters their Test places are at risk.
Simon Katich has criticised Australia's batting approach in the second Test against South Africa, stating that a number of players are playing for their careers. Australia trail by 170 runs after being asked to follow on and were 156/4 at the close of day four.
South Africa enforced the follow-on after taking a 326-run first-innings lead at St George’s Park. Australia were dismissed for 99 on the fourth day.
Australia finished day four at 156-4 in the second innings, trailing South Africa by 170 runs after being made to follow on. Travis Head remained unbeaten on 87 as Australia fought back from 69-6 at lunch.
South Africa enforced the follow-on after bowling Australia out for 99. Australia reached 156 for four on Day 4, still 170 runs short of making the hosts bat again.
Scott Boland took four for 31 as South Africa reached 97 for five after two rain-affected days of the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha. Australia lead the three-match series 1-0.