The second Test match between Australia and South Africa in Gqeberha has been heavily impacted by adverse weather conditions. For the second consecutive day, rain prevented play for the majority of the morning and early afternoon, forcing a delayed start until late in the day.

When the outfield was finally deemed safe for play, Scott Boland resumed the over he had begun the previous day. Boland made an immediate impact, securing a wicket shortly after play resumed. By the time the day's play concluded, South Africa had reached 97 for 5. The match has been characterized by these frequent interruptions, with the weather dictating the pace of the game more than the players themselves. The delay meant that play did not officially resume until 3:45 p.m., six hours after the originally scheduled start time.