SA vs AUS 2nd Test: Skipper Temba Bavuma’s 179 helps South Africa fightback against Australia

2026-10-21 · Source: Mid-Day · 1 min read

SA vs AUS 2nd Test: Skipper Bavuma’s 179 helps SA fightback vs Oz

South Africa declared their first innings on 425-9. Australia were 3-1 at stumps after Rabada had Nic Maddinson caught at third slip for a duck with the fourth ball of the Australian innings

Temba Bavuma. Pic/AFP

Temba Bavuma hit a career-best 179 and Kagiso Rabada took an early wicket as South Africa dominated the third day of the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park on Tuesday.

South Africa declared their first innings on 425-9. Australia were 3-1 at stumps after Rabada had Nic Maddinson caught at third slip for a duck with the fourth ball of the Australian innings.

Originally reported by Mid-Day.