The first day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St. George's Park saw only 12.2 overs bowled due to persistent rain in Gqeberha.
South Africa and Australia are locking horns in the second Test of their three-match series at St. George's Park, with the hosts looking to level the series after losing by 214 runs in Durban. However, rain could play a massive role in the match after opening day’s proceedings were heavily affected. The same is expected on the second day as well.
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first but the start of action was delayed due to rain. The play got underway with revised session timings but rain interrupted after only 5.3 overs, forcing an early lunch. The game resumed again but the clouds opened up after 6.5 overs, preventing any further play.
The Proteas lost two wickets for 20 runs, with Scott Boland removing Aiden Markram and David Bedingham on consecutive deliveries. Captain Temba Bacuma and debutant Marques Ackerman are unbeaten at the crease. The second day's play is scheduled to start at 9.45am local time.
Stumps On Day 1! 🌧️ Rain has the final say at Dafabet St George’s Park, with play abandoned for the day in the second Dafabet Test. #TheProteas end the day on 20/2 after 12.2 overs, with play set to resume tomorrow at 09:45. 🏏 #Unbreakable #SAvAUS https://t.co/p7UVhdHjgE
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 18, 2026
What is the Gqeberha weather forecast for SA vs AUS 2nd Test, Day two?
According to , rain is expected in Gqeberha between 9am and 1pm local time, with a 61 per cent chance of precipitation in the morning, which eases down to 33 per cent at noon. There should be some sunlight from 1pm onwards, with the predicted precipitation chances around 3 per cent.
have predicted rain in Gqeberha till 2pm local time, with over 70 per cent chance of precipitation. Things are expected to get better afterwards with lesser chances of rain.
Weather.com have a slightly better forecast, with around 39 per cent chance of precipitation until 12pm local time. Although mostly cloudy and windy, rain is expected to stay away in the afternoon, which could allow some action.
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