Temba Bavuma's Record Knock Leads South Africa's Fightback vs Australia
Times of India · sports
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma achieved his highest Test score of 179 against Australia on Day 3 of the second Test in Gqeberha. His resilient innings was crucial after the team slumped to 110-6, guiding them to a formidable 425-9 declared. Bavuma's knock is the fourth-highest by a South African captain at home and second-highest at the venue. Partnerships with Marco Jansen (85) and Simon Harmer (82) were vital in the remarkable recovery, setting Australia a challenging target.