Rabada's 11-for helps South Africa level series
AB de Villiers played another cameo as the hosts chased down 101 with six wickets in hand
09/03Result
2nd Test, Australia tour of South Africa at Gqeberha, Mar 9-12 2018
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![Australia]( "Australia")
243 & 239 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
382 & 102/4 (22.5 ov)
Player of the Match
09/03Result
2nd Test, Australia tour of South Africa at Gqeberha, Mar 9-12 2018
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![Australia]( "Australia")
243 & 239 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
382 & 102/4 (22.5 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Mitchell Marsh's groin injury spells trouble for Australia
The allrounder also suffered a bout of gastro that had him well below 100% fitness on day one of the Port Elizabeth Test
Rabada: Four ten-fors at 22
The fast bowler has burst into elite company less than three years after making a debut
Smith's decreasing returns leave Australia vulnerable
From his recent form, you would think Steven Smith is at the top of his game. Against South Africa, though, his efficiency has fallen steadily
Rabada handed two-Test suspension
The South Africa fast bowler was punished for a level two breach of the ICC's code of conduct, when he brushed against Australia captain Steven Smith's shoulder while celebrating a wicket
'I can't keep doing this because I am letting the team down' - Rabada
South Africa's pace spearhead admitted that he has a lot to think about and needs to reign himself in
Du Plessis hails South Africa's 'character and pride'
They were outplayed in Durban, the form of the senior batsmen coming under question, but all of that was put to rest by a very professional display from South Africa
Rabada picks up second disciplinary charge in same Test
Fresh charge levelled against South Africa quick for Warner send-off, even as he awaits ruling on Smith shoulder nudge
Day 3
De Villiers and Rabada tighten South Africa's grip
After the batsman hit his first Test century in more than three years and one of his finest, the quick took three wickets to hurt Australia further on the third day in Port Elizabeth
The ABC of AB de Villiers
Hero, gloveman, captain, friend, fan favourite: the South African has played several roles in an illustrious career
Rabada set to learn fate after disciplinary hearing
Match referee Jeff Crowe will deliver his verdict on Monday, with Kagiso Rabada facing the possibility of a ban for the rest of the series
Troubling patterns emerge for Australia
As the series nears its halfway mark, the home side seems rejuvenated by the deeds of AB de Villiers while the visitors have begun showing worrying signs of top-order frailty
Awesome AB rolls back the years
Since his comeback to Test cricket after a hiatus of nearly two years, AB de Villiers has batted like he never went away
'It was right up there with the best feeling ever' - de Villiers
Just how much did it mean for South Africa's superstar to score his first Test century in three years?
Day 2
De Villiers' mastery secures South Africa lead
Half-century from Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar also helped counter Australia's reverse swing in Port Elizabeth
When the reverse became relentless
Reverse swing, like rock and roll, has gone from revolutionary art to mainstream craft, yet remains uniquely compelling. Australia took its effectiveness a step further, exploiting it as a unit in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth brass band silenced during play
The band left the stadium after being silenced, only to return in dramatic circumstances
Rabada in danger of missing series after ICC charge
Kagiso Rabada is contesting the Level 2 charge on the basis that his contact with Steven Smith was accidental
Brass-band brouhaha makes way for AB's sweet tunes
On a day of tense and attritional cricket that was occasionally sidetracked by a stop-start soundtrack, de Villiers' strokeplay gladdened the hearts of the St George's Park crowd
CSA apologises to Australia for mask slip-up
Cricket South Africa has issued an apology to Cricket Australia after two CSA officials were photographed posing with fans, who were wearing Sonny Bill Williams masks at St George's Park
Day 1
Rabada's five-for puts South Africa in command
Kagiso Rabada turned the match around for South Africa in the space of two overs, ripping through Australia with the use of reverse swing
Tough talk no match for tough cricket
No matter how much 'mental disintegration' the Australians engage in, one rule of thumb they must remember: you've got to stick it out if you're going to dish it out
Red-hot Rabada needs to cool off
The quick took five wickets in 18 balls and changed the complexion of the day. But his send-off of Steven Smith could attract unwanted attention, again
Rabada makes contact with Smith during wicket celebration
The incident could end up attracting the attention of match officials, already alert to such moments in a series that is not short of them
Others
The demerit points awards: Who lost and who didn't?
Which of these transgressions resulted in demerit points? Find out by flipping the cards below
Elgar, Amla taught us a lesson - Lehmann
The coach believes the pair's 88-run stand, which weathered extended periods of reverse-swing from Australia's quicks, helped AB de Villiers play with far more freedom alongside the tail
SA claim moral high ground, hope to target Warner
With a line drawn under the stairwell saga, South Africa turn their attention to an advantage they have over Australia - David Warner is one demerit point away from a suspension
Back to cricket after Warner-de Kock saga
Australia have a chance to take an unassailable lead, South Africa have an opportunity to build on an improved performance in Durban. That's all that matters in Port Elizabeth.
