South Africa continued their remarkable Test 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.
Jansen (5-33), who had already made 85 off 100 with the bat, led a ferocious Proteas bowling attack. He was aided by the returning Kagiso Rabada (2-33) and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder (2-14), who saw off their opponents in just 42.4 overs.
South Africa's first-innings total of 425 after declaring gave Australia a daunting 326-run deficit, leaving the tourists with an uphill battle. With a series-clinching victory looking increasingly unlikely, Australia must focus on reducing the deficit and keeping their hopes alive. Steve Smith, struggling with a neck injury, top-scored for Australia with a lowly 28, the only batter to pass 20 in a side that saw opener Nic Maddinson (0) and wicketkeeper Alex Carey among five of their 10 batters out for single figures.
The innings continues a sensational swing of momentum sparked by South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, who led his side from 110-6 to 425-9 with a momentous 179 off 334 balls. The Proteas are looking to level the series after suffering a heavy defeat in the opening Test. Meanwhile, former Australia batter David Warner has criticised the "pathetic" attendances in the series, with large sections of the Kingsmead ground empty in Durban.
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