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Sachin Tendulkar touch behind Temba Bavuma’s 179 against Australia

South Africa captain draws inspiration from Tendulkar’s record against Australia in Gqeberha Test.

By , Sports news desk

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Apex Sports News graphic: Temba Bavuma's 179 against Australia
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Temba Bavuma scored 179 against Australia in the second Test at Gqeberha after modelling his technique on Sachin Tendulkar. South Africa recovered from 110/6 to post 425/9.

Key takeaways

  • Temba Bavuma scored 179 against Australia in the second Test at Gqeberha.
  • South Africa recovered from 110/6 to declare at 425/9.
  • Bavuma shared a 132-run partnership with Marco Jansen and a 183-run stand with Simon Harmer.
  • Bavuma said he tries to emulate Sachin Tendulkar’s technique.
  • Bavuma averages 54.36 as South Africa captain in Tests.

Temba Bavuma’s 179 against Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha carried the imprint of Sachin Tendulkar. South Africa were reeling at 110 for six when Bavuma began his resistance, eventually steering the side to 425 for nine declared after two days.

Key moments

South Africa slipped to 110/6 with Bavuma at the crease before a 132-run partnership with Marco Jansen steadied the innings. A second stand of 183 runs with Simon Harmer turned the match on its head. Bavuma’s unbeaten 179 became the cornerstone of a recovery that denied Australia an early series advantage.

Bavuma has spoken openly about copying Tendulkar’s approach against Australia. The India great averages 55 against the Australians in 39 Tests, the best among subcontinental batters with 30 or more Tests. Bavuma said after day two that he tries to play the ball as close to his body as possible because he is not a big player and cannot take large strides.

I try to emulate his technique

— Temba Bavuma

South Africa’s captain averages 54.36 in Tests, well above his overall figure of 37.39. He has scored five fifties and a career-best 179 against Australia. Earlier contributions of 51 and 74 in Perth and Hobart, and an unbeaten 95 in Cape Town, show his consistency against the same opposition.

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