Gqeberha, Oct. 22 -- Travis Head's defiant century provided stirring resistance, but South Africa's relentless bowling attack dismantled Australia's lower order on a blockbuster Day 5to secure a comprehensive win by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test.
The win in Gqeberha levels the three-match ICC World Test Championship series 1-1, setting upan exciting conclusion to the WTC series.
After early weather interruptions disrupted the opening two days of the fixture, South Africa seized total control through skipper Temba Bavuma's monumental 179 and a record-breaking 183-run eighth-wicket partnership with Simon Harmer (82) that propelled the hosts to a formidable 425/9 declared.
Marco Jansen's devastating spell of 5/33 then skittled A...