Scott Boland Takes Two Wickets as Australia Bowl First in Rain-Affected Second Test
On the rain-affected opening day of the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha, Australia bowler Scott Boland took two consecutive wickets, reducing South Africa to 20 for two before play was abandoned after 12.2 overs. Australia captain Pat Cummins opted to replace spinner Nathan Lyon with Boland due to overcast conditions favoring seam bowling. Cameron Green missed the match due to an abdominal strain. Australia chose to bowl first, aiming to secure the series after their first Test win.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 30/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatvnews broke this story on 18 Oct, 08:39 am. Other outlets followed.