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Bavuma, Jansen Partnership Revives SA Hopes
20 Oct
Summary
- Bavuma and Jansen formed an unbeaten century partnership.
- This partnership broke a 126-year-old record at St. George's Park.
- Jansen reached his fifty off just 43 balls in a quickfire knock.
On the third morning of the second test, South Africa staged a remarkable comeback against Australia, largely thanks to an unbeaten century partnership between captain Temba Bavuma and Marco Jansen. The duo added 106 runs for the seventh wicket, a stand that broke the venue's record dating back to 1896.
Despite South Africa being 110-6 overnight, Bavuma and Jansen's resilient efforts saw them reach lunch at 216-6. Jansen’s aggressive approach, including reaching his fifty in 43 balls, complemented Bavuma’s solid defense. This partnership significantly shifted the momentum, with Australia looking to Mitchell Starc for his 450th test wicket earlier in the day.
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