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SA vs Australia: Baggy Greens Bowled Out for 99

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South Africa continued their remarkable comeback against Australia after a stellar Marco Jansen performance helped force the Baggy Greens to follow on after being skittled for just 99 on day four of the second Test.

Jansen (5-33), who had already made a sizeable contribution with 85 off 100 with the bat, led a ferocious Proteas bowling attack. Important contributions came from the returning Kagiso Rabada (2-33) and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder (2-14), as Australia were dismissed in just 42.4 overs.

South Africa's first-innings total of 425-9 after declaring gave Australia a daunting 326-run deficit. Steve Smith, struggling with a neck injury, top-scored with a lowly 28, while Nic Maddinson (0) and wicketkeeper Alex Carey were among five of their 10 batters out for single figures. Captain Temba Bavuma's 179 off 334 balls had sparked the swing of momentum in the match.

After following on, Travis Head led the recovery with 87 not out, hitting nine fours. Australia finished day four at 156-4 in their second innings, still trailing by 170 runs. Smith will undergo another concussion test after a similar incident in the first Test. The Proteas are looking to level the three-Test series after a heavy defeat in Durban.

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