Boland takes four as South Africa reach 97 for five

Australia reduced South Africa to 97 for five by stumps on Day 2 of the second Test at St George’s Park, with Scott Boland taking four wickets and captain Temba Bavuma unbeaten on 41. Only 30.4 overs were bowled after rain and a wet outfield delayed play until 3:45 p.m. local time on Monday, October 19. Wiaan Mulder was two not out alongside Bavuma, leaving South Africa with five wickets in hand as they resumed their innings under pressure. Boland finished with four for 31, continuing the impact he had made during the limited play on the opening day. South Africa had resumed at 20 for two and added five runs before debutant Marques Ackerman edged Boland to wicketkeeper Alex Carey for six. Mitchell Starc then dismissed Matthew Breetzke for four, also caught behind, leaving the home side at 40 for four. Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton steadied the innings with a 52-run fifth-wicket partnership. Rickelton was dropped on 26 by Marnus Labuschagne off Pat Cummins, but added only five more runs before Boland took his wicket. Matt Renshaw held a one-handed catch at first slip to dismiss Rickelton for 31. Bavuma remained at the crease through the close, resisting Australia’s attack as South...