Bavuma credits Sachin Tendulkar for career-best 179 against Australia
· Sports · Times of India
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma scored a career-best 179 against Australia in the second Test at St George's Park, helping his team recover from 110/6 to post 425/9 declared. Bavuma revealed he has consciously tried to emulate batting great Sachin Tendulkar's technique, particularly his movement and ability to play the ball close to his body, given his own smaller frame. The innings was Bavuma's highest Test score, surpassing his previous best of 172 against the West Indies in 2023, and came after a difficult run through the ODI series and first Test. He credited his work in the nets for helping him rediscover his touch ahead of the match.
Why it matters
Bavuma's century provides South Africa with a crucial lead in the series after a heavy defeat in the first Test, bolstering their position in the ongoing home series against Australia.
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