Boland's four-wicket burst leaves South Africa hanging on in Gqeberha

Scott Boland ripped through South Africa again to put Australia on top in the second Test in Gqeberha.

South Africa closed day two on 97 for five. That means five batters were out for 97 runs. Captain Temba Bavuma stood firm on 41 not out, with Australia still to start their first innings BBC Sport.

Bavuma was the calm in a shaky home display. He batted through late rain and constant pressure. No other South African passed 30. His team need him to bat long on day three.

Boland did the damage. He took four wickets for 31 runs. He had already struck twice in two balls on a rain-wrecked opening day, removing Aiden Markram for 11 and David Bedingham without scoring from his first ball Cricket.com.au.

He carried on after another rain delay on the morning of day two Reuters. Debutant Marques Ackerman became his third victim. Ackerman, opening the batting with the red ball for the first time in his career, was the 85th wicket of Boland's 20-Test career. Boland's Test average now sits at 18.08 runs per wicket BBC Sport.

South Africa had shuffled their batting after losing the first Test. Ackerman and Matthew Breetzke came in. Breetzke made four from 17 balls before Mitchell Starc removed him. Ryan Rickelton moved from opener to number six and took the wicketkeeper's gloves.

Rickelton rode his luck. He was dropped on 26 by Marnus Labuschagne. He did not cash in. He edged Boland behind, where Matt Renshaw held the catch at first slip, the close catching position behind the batter.

Australia's selection was bold. They left out spinner Nathan Lyon for the first time in a red-ball Test for 13 years and picked four fast bowlers Cricket.com.au. Boland, playing his first Test in nine months, justified the call. Josh Hazlewood missed the day's play through illness and stayed at the team hotel.

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl at St George's Park. South Africa were 20 for two at the end of day one Reuters. Australia won the first Test in Durban by 214 runs, with the second Test scheduled for 18 to 22 October and a third to follow in Cape Town ICC.

For fans, this means a simple equation. Australia bat next on a pitch that has helped the fast bowlers. A big first-innings lead would squeeze South Africa hard. Bavuma is the one blocker in the way.