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'I'm happy I was able to get one against Australia' — Temba Bavuma on his epic 179

IOL Sport · 20 October 2026 at 19:32

'I'm happy I was able to get one against Australia' — Temba Bavuma on his epic 179

When South Africa needed a hero, Temba Bavuma delivered, producing a majestic 179 that may stand as the defining innings of his career.

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