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South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs

Temba Bavuma's 179 helped South Africa declare at 425 for nine before Australia collapsed for 99 in their first innings.

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South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at St George's Park on Friday to level the series at 1-1. Temba Bavuma scored 179 as South Africa declared at 425 for nine before Australia were bowled out for 99 and 296.

Marco Jansen took five for 64 and Kagiso Rabada claimed four for 77. Wiaan Mulder removed Travis Head for 121 and nightwatchman Scott Boland for 37 on the final day. Rain cost two days of play.

The series decider will be played at Newlands in Cape Town next week.

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