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Bavuma's 179 drags South Africa back into series
Captain Temba Bavuma's masterful century in Gqeberha gives the Proteas hope after Australia's first-Test win.
In brief
Captain Temba Bavuma's masterful century in Gqeberha gives the Proteas hope after Australia's first-Test win. Temba Bavuma scored 179 to lead South Africa to 425-9 declared in the second Test against Australia, giving the hosts a chance to compete after trailing by 422 runs. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Bavuma's century rescues South Africa
Captain Temba Bavuma scored 179 across three days in Gqeberha as South Africa declared on 425-9, their highest score after being 110-6 earlier on day three.
Bavuma's best Test innings yet
Bavuma batted for 552 minutes to make his highest Test score, his fifth century in Tests and his fourth as captain in 14 matches.
Crucial partnerships save the innings
Bavuma shared a 132-run partnership with Marco Jansen and a 183-run partnership with Simon Harmer, the best eighth-wicket partnership in South Africa's Test history.
Bavuma on facing Australia's attack
Bavuma said his innings was one of his best, facing an attack with at least three bowlers in the top ten of the bowling rankings.
“That bowling attack, at least three are in the top 10 of the bowling rankings. There is a reason why.”
Australia begin reply in poor light
Kagiso Rabada dismissed Nic Maddinson in the first over of Australia's reply. After three overs of spin, umpires deemed light too poor for seam bowling to continue.
South Africa eyes victory in final two days
South Africa trail by 422 runs with an outside shot at victory over days four and five by dismissing Australia cheaply and enforcing the follow-on.
“We have given ourselves a chance.”
What to remember
Temba Bavuma scored 179 to lead South Africa to 425-9 declared in the second Test against Australia, giving the hosts a chance to compete after trailing by 422 runs.
