Bavuma scores Test‑best 179 to give South Africa dominant position vs Australia

According to Sky Sports, Temba Bavuma scored 179 in the second Test against Australia at Gqeberha, his highest Test score. Sky Sports described the innings as “magnificent” and said it lifted South Africa to a dominant position on day three. BBC Sport reported that Bavuma batted for 552 minutes across three days to reach the score.

BBC Sport said Bavuma’s 179 was supported by a 132‑run partnership with Marco Jansen and an 183‑run partnership with Simon Harmer. BBC Sport added that the 183‑run stand was the best eighth‑wicket partnership in South Africa’s Test history. Sky Sports noted that Jansen scored 85 and Harmer 82 in the innings.

Sky Sports said the match had been affected by rain on the first two days, leaving only 42 overs possible. Sky Sports reported that the umpires deemed the light too poor for seam bowling after three overs of spin. Times of India cited the rain‑affected conditions as a reason for sparse crowds at the venue.

Sky Sports said that with South Africa’s declaration, Australia were 3-1 after 4 overs in their reply, leaving South Africa ahead by 422 runs on first innings. BBC Sport said the innings helped South Africa “drag back into their Test series” and that the team now has an outside chance of victory over the remaining days. The series is part of a three‑match Test series between South Africa and Australia.