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Marco Jansen scores 85 as South Africa fight back

Marco Jansen's 85 helped South Africa recover from 110 for six during the second Test against Australia at Gqeberha.

Marco Jansen scored 85 runs off 100 balls to lead South Africa's fightback in the second Test against Australia at Gqeberha. The all-rounder added 132 runs for the seventh wicket with captain Temba Bavuma after the Proteas slipped to 110 for six.

Jansen's innings was the highest score by a number eight batter for South Africa in a home Test against Australia, breaking Peter van der Merwe's 60-year-old record of 76. He hit nine fours and three sixes before falling to Scott Boland.

Scott Boland finished with five wickets for Australia while Mitchell Starc claimed his 450th Test wicket during the innings. South Africa reached 242 for seven at one stage of their first innings.

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  1. BreakingOct 20, 2026 · CricHubb Desk

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