Marnus Labuschagne throws away reprieve as Australia have disastrous fourth day in Gqeberha

Summary

On the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha, Australia had a disastrous day. Steve Smith reached a major milestone but did not return to the field, and Marnus Labuschagne threw away an enormous reprieve. ABC's analysis said Australia showed a needless sense of urgency at the crease, which backfired and left South Africa in firm control of the match.

Timeline

1. ABC

   21 Oct 2026, 19:43 UTCSource ↗

   ABC reports that Steve Smith reached a major milestone but did not return, and that Marnus Labuschagne made a mockery of an enormous reprieve on a disastrous fourth day for Australia in Gqeberha.

2. ABC

   21 Oct 2026, 21:05 UTCSource ↗

   ABC's analysis says Australia showed a needless sense of urgency at the crease on day four, which backfired spectacularly as South Africa took firm control in Gqeberha.