Published: Nov 14, 2016, 02:30 AM (IST)
Edited: Nov 13, 2016, 07:53 PM (IST)
South Africa, who were holding 86-run lead, have to continue their okay on Day Three, as Day Two was abandoned due to rain in Hobart on Sunday. The live cricket streaming of Australia vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day Three will be available on Hotstar, while the live telecast of the match is available on Star Sports Network. The umpires made inspection and decided to call off the day’s play with the game to begin 30 minutes early for remaining three days. Australia were bundled out cheaply for 85 with skipper Steven Smith the only one scoring 48 runs. Soon, South Africa began their day’s play and were 171 for 5 at stumps of Day One. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Australia vs South Africa, 2nd Test at Hobart
Temba Bavuma was playing at 38 while Quinton de Kock on 28 respectively while the first day play ended. The Proteas are in strong position and can easily sail through victory to claim their third consecutive series win against Australia in Australia rolling off the opponent within 32.5 overs. South Africa’s Vernon Philander bagged fifer conceding just 21 while Kyle Abott supported Philander bagging three wickets for 31. It was Australia’s lowest total at home against South Africa to revive memories of recent catastrophic batting collapses.
This brought down the memories of their lowest total of 47 at Cape Town in 2011 and England demolishing Australia at Trent Bridge for 60 last year. However, Monday’s forecast still shows slight showers hovering around Hobart.
Australia also tried to shackle South Africa after scoring just double digits on board with Mitchell Starc screaming early wickets of Dean Elgar, Stephen Cook and JP Duminy. Joining him along was Josh Hazlewood, with two wickets under his belt of skipper Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla.
