South Africa Level Series As WTC Table Shifts
South Africa's second-Test win in Gqeberha squares the series and improves their World Test Championship percentage, though Australia remain top.
South Africa bounced back from a 0-1 deficit in their three-match home Test series against Australia by winning the second Test at St George's Park Cricket Ground in Gqeberha. Under Temba Bavuma, the hosts had been in trouble at 110-6 inside the first 50 overs, but they recovered to complete a victory by Day 5 and level the series.
The result keeps South Africa in the hunt for the 2027 World Test Championship final and reinforces their standing as the current WTC title holders. Their percentage in the 2025-27 cycle has improved after the win.
Australia, however, remain at the top of the updated WTC 2025-27 points table despite the defeat. The series is now level heading into the final Test, with both sides still shaping their positions in the standings.