Australia have been forced to follow on after being dismissed for 99 by South Africa on the fourth day of the second Test in Gqeberha.
The innings ended a stark collapse for Australia, who were bowled out for fewer than 100 runs. South Africa’s performance left Australia unable to match the hosts’ total and facing a second innings in the same Test.
It is only the third time in the past 38 years that Australia have been made to follow on. The occasion is also their third such instance this century, underlining the rarity of the situation for one of cricket’s leading Test sides.
The follow-on leaves South Africa in a commanding position in the match, while Australia must now bat again to try to recover from their first-innings collapse. The latest situation was established on day four at Gqeberha, with the second Test still in progress.
