The second day of the Test cricket match between South Africa and Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha has been delayed by rain. The planned early start, and even the normal start time, will not proceed, with delays expected for at least the first couple of hours.
On day one, only 12.2 overs were bowled, though this period was described as eventful. The forecast for later in the day is reportedly better, and losing the morning session had been anticipated.
The scheduling of this Test in October, which South Africans reportedly link to a higher likelihood of bad weather, marks a shift from previous Australian tours. Seven of the last eight Australian visits to South Africa began in February or March, with the 2018 tour extending into early April. This change is reportedly due to the influence of the IPL, which seeks to secure Australian and South African players.