Scott Boland takes 4 for 31 as South Africa reach 97 for 5 on day two
Scott Boland claimed four wickets for 31 runs as South Africa reached 97 for five at the close of the second day in Gqeberha. The Australian seamer dismissed debutant Marques Ackerman, Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton and Marco Jansen.
Boland's figures give him a Test bowling average of 18.08, the best for any bowler with 20 or more wickets since the First World War. His consistent line and length troubled South Africa's top order throughout the rain-shortened day.
Temba Bavuma remained unbeaten on 41 at stumps while Kagiso Rabada is yet to bat. The hosts face a challenging task to recover from their early losses on a surface offering assistance to the seamers.
Filed under Scott BolandTemba BavumaMarques AckermanRyan Rickelton