Temba Bavuma says South Africa ready to fight for series win
Temba Bavuma's 179 helped South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs to level the Test series at 1-1.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said his side is ready to fight for a series win after completing an innings and 31-run victory over Australia in the second Test at Gqeberha. The win levels the three-match series at 1-1 with the decider scheduled for Cape Town.
Bavuma scored 179 in South Africa's first innings of 425 for nine declared. Kagiso Rabada claimed a match haul of six wickets while Marco Jansen took five for 33 on the fourth day. Australia were bowled out for 99 in their first innings and 295 in their second.
Travis Head scored 121 in Australia's second innings while nightwatchman Scott Boland survived 166 balls for 40 runs. Wiaan Mulder dismissed Head, Boland and Pat Cummins on the final day. South Africa have now inflicted an innings defeat on Australia for the first time in 56 years.
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- BreakingOct 22, 2026 · CricHubb Desk