--- title: "Australia's Scott Boland takes wickets as South Africa struggle in second Test" description: "Most outlets highlighted Scott Boland's performance and its impact on South Africa's batting during the second day of the second Test. Dawn led with the score and Boland’s wickets, while 24 News HD emphasized his role in shifting momentum in Australia’s favor after a rain delay." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15169-boland-strikes-twice-for-australia-in-south-africa-test site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Australia's Scott Boland takes wickets as South Africa struggle in second Test sports · updated 20 Oct 2026, 5:41 AM PKT · 18–20 Oct 2026 · 6 articles from 4 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 19 Oct 2026 — Australia's Scott Boland takes wickets as South Africa struggle in second Test (4 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted Scott Boland's performance and its impact on South Africa's batting during the second day of the second Test. Dawn led with the score and Boland’s wickets, while 24 News HD emphasized his role in shifting momentum in Australia’s favor after a rain delay. - **The Express Tribune** — [Boland shines as South Africa stumble in second Test](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635858/boland-shines-as-south-africa-stumble-in-second-test) · 20 Oct 2026, 5:41 AM PKT > The Australian paceman takes 4-31 to leave the hosts reeling at 97-5 after two rain-hit days - **The Nation** — [Boland’s four-wicket haul leaves South Africa reeling at 97-5](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Oct-2026/boland-s-four-wicket-haul-leaves-south-africa-reeling-97-5) · 20 Oct 2026, 1:21 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > GQEBERHA - Australian paceman Scott Boland delivered another impressive performance to leave South Africa struggling at 97-5 at stumps on the second day of the second Test at St George’s Park on Monday. - **24 News HD** — [Boland sets pace as South Africa struggle](https://www.24newshd.tv/20-Oct-2026/boland-sets-pace-south-africa-struggle) · 20 Oct 2026, 12:29 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Scott Boland bowled Australia into a strong position after a lengthy rain delay on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George’s Park on Monday. - **Dawn** — [South Africa close on 97-5 as Australian paceman Boland strikes in second Test](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038333/south-africa-close-on-97-5-as-australian-paceman-boland-strikes-in-second-test) · 19 Oct 2026, 10:54 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Australia paceman Scott Boland continued to torment South Africa’s batsmen with two more wickets on Monday to leave the hosts on 97 runs for five wickets at stumps on the second day of the second Test at St George’s Park. Boland finished the rain-affected day with figures of 4-31 to put Australia in a strong position with South Africa to resume on Tuesday with captain Temba Bavuma 41 not out an... ### 18 Oct 2026 — Scott Boland takes two wickets in two balls in rain-affected South Africa Test (2 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted Scott Boland’s two-wicket over and the rain-affected conditions on the first day of the second Test between Australia and South Africa. Dawn provided slightly more context, mentioning the score of 20 for two and the venue, while The Express Tribune briefly noted the same score and the weather impact. Both framed the event as a key moment in the rain-shortened day. - **The Express Tribune** — [Boland strikes twice for Australia in South Africa Test](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635671/boland-strikes-twice-for-australia-in-south-africa-test) · 19 Oct 2026, 6:33 AM PKT > Australia reduce South Africa to 20-2 in a rain-shortened opening day - **Dawn** — [Boland strikes twice for Australia in rain-hit South Africa Test](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038056/boland-strikes-twice-for-australia-in-rain-hit-south-africa-test) · 18 Oct 2026, 11:32 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Australia’s Scott Boland took two wickets in two balls on a severely rain-shortened first day of the second Test against South Africa at St George’s Park on Sunday. South Africa, sent in to bat, were 20 for two when play was called off after two short periods of play during which only 12.2 overs were bowled. But it was enough for Boland to strike two crucial blows. 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