South Africa crush Australia by an innings to level cricket Test series

South Africa defeated Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha on October 22, 2026, bowling Australia out for 295 in the final session. The win, secured against looming bad weather, levels the three-match series at 1-1 with one Test remaining. South Africa's pace trio of Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, and Marco Jansen were instrumental in taking the final wickets to seal victory under captain Temba Bavuma.