Australia on the back foot as Bavuma plays captain’s innings for South Africa
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What happened
Magnificent 179 puts hosts in charge on day three Nic Maddison dismissed for a duck before close In the first Test in Durban, it was Australia’s lower order hanging in with one established batter that first frustrated, then demoralised South Africa. In the second, on the third day in Gqeberha, South Africa returned the favour. Temba Bavuma played the role of Matthew Renshaw, assembling a near-flawless 179, combining…
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