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Bavuma, Jansen spearhead South Africa's fightback in second test
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and all-rounder Marco Jansen have orchestrated a record partnership to revive their side's prospects in the second test at St George's Park. The pair guided the hosts to 216 runs for six wickets by lunch on the third day.
LSN Singapore ·
GQEBERHA — South Africa staged a significant recovery in the second test on Tuesday, with captain Temba Bavuma and Marco Jansen combining to lead a record-breaking fightback at St George's Park. The partnership proved decisive as the home side reached 216 runs for six wickets at the lunch interval on day three, demonstrating their resilience after earlier setbacks in the match. The all-rounder Jansen's aggressive batting proved instrumental in accelerating the South African run rate and shifting the momentum in favour of the hosts. Bavuma's composed innings provided the backbone to the innings, allowing the team to build from a precarious position. The partnership marks a turning point in what has been a closely contested test match, with South Africa now positioning themselves to mount a competitive total in their first innings.