Gqeberha, Oct. 22 -- South Africa produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at St George's Park, Gqeberha, on Thursday, levelling the three-match series 1-1.

Captain Temba Bavuma led the hosts' recovery with a magnificent 179, while Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer provided crucial support to lift South Africa to 425/9 declared after they had slipped to 110/6.

Bavuma's 334-ball knock, featuring 18 fours and a six, anchored the innings. Jansen contributed a fluent 85 off 100 deliveries, including nine fours and three sixes, while Harmer made 82 off 157 balls to help South Africa establish a commanding first-innings lead.

South Africa have won 28 of the 33 Tests in which the...