- Temba Bavuma produced a career-best innings to rescue South Africa after Australia had put their batting line-up under pressure
- Robert Marawa responded with a video from the Proteas' historic World Test Championship celebrations in June 2025
- The captain's latest performance has given South Africa renewed hope of levelling the three-match series
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Robert Marawa has reacted after Temba Bavuma scored a career-best 179 to help South Africa fight back against Australia in the second Test in Gqeberha. The veteran sports broadcaster praised the Proteas captain on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, after his remarkable innings put the hosts in a stronger position.
Bavuma's knock came after South Africa struggled against Australia's bowling attack during the rain-affected opening days. His contribution helped the Proteas recover from 110-6 on day three and declare their first innings on 425-9.
Robert Marawa reacts to Temba Bavuma's masterful display
Marawa took to his official X account and shared a video featuring the Proteas celebrating their maiden ICC World Test Championship title in June 2025.
The footage was recorded during the celebrations after South Africa beat Australia in the final at Lord's on 14 June 2025. The players can be heard singing about Bavuma's Langa roots, his role in the national team, and his ability to score runs.
Marawa reshared the footage after the captain's latest performance, adding a message of support.
“Over and Over again...Our @ProteasMenCSA CAPTAIN!!! @TembaBavuma,” he wrote.
The post celebrated Bavuma's contribution while revisiting a memorable moment from the team's championship triumph.
See the post below:
Temba Bavuma's 179 puts South Africa in control
Bavuma batted for 552 minutes to register his highest Test score. He shared a 132-run partnership with Marco Jansen, who scored 85, before combining with Simon Harmer for a record-breaking 183-run stand for the eighth wicket. Harmer contributed 82.
Australia's Scott Boland finished with five wickets for 81 runs, but South Africa managed to turn the innings around.
Kagiso Rabada also made an immediate impact on his return from a hamstring injury, dismissing Nic Maddinson with his fourth delivery. Australia ended day three on 3-1, trailing by 422 runs.
With rain reducing playing time, South Africa face a challenge to win before the third Test in Cape Town, scheduled for 27 October.
Bavuma's innings gave the Proteas a valuable opportunity to level the series after losing the first Test in Durban by 214 runs.
Temba Bavuma's earlier admission after Australia's Durban victory
Briefly News previously reported that Temba Bavuma admitted South Africa struggled to handle Australia's pressure during their 214-run defeat in the first Test in Durban on 14 October 2026.
The Proteas captain acknowledged that individual mistakes contributed to the loss and said the team needed to have difficult conversations before the next match.
Source: Briefly News
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