South Africa dismantled Australia for just 99 on day four in Gqeberha, forcing the visitors to follow on for only the third time in 38 years.
South Africa have Australia on the ropes at home. On day four of the second Test in Gqeberha, the Proteas bowled the tourists out for just 99 and forced them to follow on, a humbling moment for one of the biggest names in the game.
The numbers show how rare this is. Australia have been made to follow on only three times in the past 38 years, so a collapse like this almost never happens to them. It was a total that fell well short of what a side of their standing normally produces, and the home crowd and dressing room knew it.
For South Africa, this is the kind of day that defines a series. Dominating Australia on home soil is a statement to the cricket world, and it shows what the Proteas can do when their attack gets on top in familiar conditions. Australia are used to setting the tempo, and here they were scrambling to survive.
Now the pressure is all on the visitors. Batting again with the match slipping away, Australia must produce a huge fightback to stay in the contest, while South Africa can push for a result that would be remembered for a long time. Gqeberha is where this Test is being decided, and the Proteas are in command.
