South Africa snatched a comeback win over Australia in the second Test at St George’s Park, beating the visitors by an innings and 31 runs to even the series.
Temba Bavuma’s 179, Marco Jansen’s 85 and Simon Harmer’s 82 set a 425‑run platform, and a blistering 5‑for‑33 from Jansen dismantled the Australian first‑innings.
The bowling engine fired again, with Rabada taking 4 wickets in the second innings, Mulder 3, sending Australia out for 295 and sealing the victory.
Markram, who scored 136 in the 2025 WTC final, now says the Proteas can make the final again, citing the win as a sign of the team’s ambition.
South Africa will face Australia again in the decisive third Test at Newlands, with Anrich Nortje out for a groin injury and Australia eyeing a change at the top of the order.
The win boosts the Proteas’ WTC standing and keeps the home record intact, while the next match will decide whether they can replicate their 2025 triumph.