Australia’s fight to save the second Test against South Africa has been aided by the Gqeberha weather, after light rain delayed the start of the final day.
Covers were brought onto St George’s Park around 45 minutes before the 9.45am (6.45pm AEDT) start time, with an attempt to start at 10.25am also aborted.
South Africa’s Simon Harmer celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Beau Webster on day four.AP Photo/Themba Hadebe
More rain is forecast further into the morning, with Australia to resume at 4-156 and still trailing South Africa by 170 runs after being asked to follow on.
Wednesday was one of the darkest days for Australia this decade, after they collapsed to be bowled out for 99 in the first innings.
