Marco Jansen claimed a sensational five-wicket haul as South Africa skittled Australia for 99 to enforce the follow-on, but Travis Head led a spirited fightback on day four in Gqeberha.
Scott Boland marked his return to Test cricket with a devastating four-wicket burst, leaving South Africa in trouble at 97 for five on day two at St George’s Park.
Scott Boland struck four times as Australia decimated South Africa's top order following prolonged rain delays at St George’s Park, leaving the hosts on 97/5.
South Africa suffered an emphatic 214-run defeat against Australia in the first Test in Durban after being bowled out for 206, exposing glaring concerns in their batting lineup.
Anrich Nortje made a dramatic return to Test cricket with two wickets in three balls as South Africa reduced Australia to 187/6 on Day 1 in Durban.
South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.
Australia sealed a 45-run DLS victory against South Africa in the rain-affected third ODI at Potchefstroom, concluding the series with an encouraging performance praised by captain Mitchell Marsh.
