South Africa bowl Australia out for 99 and force follow-on in Gqeberha

Summary

Australia were dismissed for 99 on day four of the second Test in Gqeberha and forced to follow on, one day after South Africa had passed 400. Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada led the home attack, bowling spells of real pace and bounce and beating edges with the ball pitched up. Australia were 156 for four and still 170 behind at one stage, and nine more wickets fell in 38.3 overs. The BBC reports that Australia are facing defeat with careers on the line. Australia could still save the Test on its final day, but South Africa are now in sight of victory.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   21 Oct 2026, 16:49 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Australia were all out for 99 and forced to follow on halfway through day four, one day after South Africa passed 400, with Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada bowling spells of ferocity.

2. BBC

   21 Oct 2026, 16:52 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports that Australia are facing defeat in the second Test against South Africa, with careers on the line after a shambolic performance on day four.