GQEBERHA, South Africa : Rain delayed the start of the second day of the second test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha on Monday, with the home side 20-2 after only 60 minutes of play was possible on Sunday.
Debutant Marques Ackerman, on five, and captain Temba Bavuma, on four, were due to resume batting, but no start time had been set. Umpires were scheduled to inspect conditions at 11:15 a.m. (0915 GMT).
The weather was expected to improve later on Monday, with no further rain forecast for the remainder of the test.
Scott Boland took two wickets in two balls on Sunday after Australia won the toss and elected to field.
Australia lead the three-match series after winning the first test by 214 runs at Kingsmead in Durban last week.



