The second day of the final Test clash between South Africa and Australia saw the hosts pile more pressure on South Africa’s bowling unit, before rain intervened and halted play.
These were the sentiments of Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj after yet another taxing day at the office for the South Africans.
It was the pair’s 10th century partnership from 33 innings. It also marked a milestone as they overtook their 188 stand against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground back in 2018. As for Khawaja, he surpassed his previous Test best — 174 against New Zealand at Brisbane in 2015 — and seemed poised to overtake his career-high first-class tally of 214 until another Sydney downpour put paid to the day with 14 overs still to be bowled.
For South Africa, who have already lost the series after Australia took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, spinner Maharaj and pace spearhead Rabada took the only two wickets to fall on day two. But plenty of work awaits the South African batters with their turn to wield the willow likely to arrive on day three.After a rain-affected opening day that allowed for only 47 overs to be bowled, it was a much more fruitful day in terms of the weather on day two.
Head’s attacking innings allowed his side to add 112 for the next wicket in less than 20 overs. His aggressive intent also led to his downfall and he eventually fell to Rabada, with an excellent and well-timed catch by substitute fielder Rassie van der Dussen at deep square leg.
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