‘We’ve given ourselves a chance’: Proteas in the driving seat in second Test against Australia
When stumps were drawn on day three, Australia trailed South Africa by 422 runs in their first innings.
In the second Test of the series against Australia in Gqeberha, South Africa's Proteas have put themselves in a strong position, thanks to a resolute performance from captain Temba Bavuma. After struggling in the first match, Bavuma scored a career-best 179 runs off 334 balls, helping his team recover from a difficult start following multiple rain delays.
Assisted by all-rounder Marco Jansen and tail-ender Simon Harmer, the Proteas declared their first innings at 425/9, leaving Australia trailing by 422 runs. Despite facing a formidable Australian bowling attack, consisting of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Travis Head, Bavuma remained confident, stating that the team had gained a much-needed mental boost and given themselves an opportunity to win the match.
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada further bolstered Bavuma's decision by dismissing opener Nic Maddinson on the fourth ball of Australia's innings, putting pressure on the Baggy Greens ahead of the final Test in Cape Town.
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