Proteas vs Australia Day 3 takeaways | Captain Temba Bavuma spearheads SA fightback in Gqeberha
South Africa produced a strong fightback on day three of its match against Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Temba Bavuma led the innings with 179, his best score in international cricket. Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer also made half-centuries before South Africa declared at 425 for nine. Australia then lost an early wicket to Kagiso Rabana. Rabada’s breakthrough left the visitors under pressure at the end of the day’s play. South Africa’s large total and Rabada’s strike shifted momentum firmly toward the home side. Day three therefore left Australia needing a substantial recovery to remain in the contest.
Temba Bavuma struck a magnificent career-best 179 alongside half-centuries from Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer as South Africa declared on 425/9 before Kagiso Rabada snared an early scalp to leave Australia reeling at St George's Park.