Gqeberha, South Africa, Oct 18, 2026 (AFP) - Rain delays start of 2nd Test between South Africa and Australia

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2026-10-18
Rain delayed the start of play after Australia won the toss and decided to bowl in the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Sunday. Play eventually got under way at noon, two hours after the scheduled start, with 75 overs due to be bowled in the day. South Africa reached 11-0 off 5.3 overs before the rain returned and lunch was taken. With overcast conditions and a green-tinged pitch likely to help seam bowling, Australia named......
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