Skipper Bavuma's 179 puts South Africa on top against Australia in 2nd Test
Skipper Temba Bavuma struck a test-best 179 to help South Africa recover from 110-6 to post an imposing 425-9 declared on Day 3 of the second cricket test against Australia on Tuesday.
Bavuma came out to bat on the opening day with the Proteas 12-2 and then saw them limp to 92-5 as rain and a wet outfield disrupted play a day later.
But he held South Africa together in stoic fashion, hitting 18 fours and one six in 334 deliveries, to put his side in control at St.
George's Park.
He had good support from the lower order, Marco Jansen scoring 85 and Simon Harmer adding 82 as the duo put on big partnerships with Bavuma in the first innings.
In reply, Australia was 3-1 at stumps.
South Africa slumped to 110-6, having lost Wiaan Mulder (13) early in the morning session.
He was caught at slip off Mitchell Starc, who picked up his 450th test wicket.
Bavuma and Jansen then put on 106 for the seventh wicket before lunch.
They only added another 26 in the post-lunch session taking their s
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