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Temba Bavuma survives as Proteas saved by rain from Sri Lanka attack at Kingsmead
The weather forecast had revealed that rain would be a factor on day one, a bit of information that saw the Proteas and Sri Lanka brains-trusts lean to fast-bowler-heavy playing XIs.
Bavuma carries Proteas’ hopes as Sri Lanka rattle top order
Bavuma has only scored 28 runs and so much more needs to be done by him and what remains of a Proteas batting order, which features Keshav Maharaj at No 11. Conditions are forecast to get easier, and there’ll even be sunshine, say the experts. Bavuma will hope that it will shine on him.
Temba Bavuma: The Return of the Skipper for South Africa's Test Series Against Sri Lanka
Temba Bavuma returns from injury to lead South Africa in their Test series against Sri Lanka. His comeback boosts a squad also welcoming the return of fast bowlers Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee. South Africa aims to climb the ICC World Test Championship standings.
Kyle Verreynne: Temba Bavuma’s return brings calm and confidence to Proteas ahead of Sri Lanka Test series
Temba Bavuma’s return to the Proteas will be a big boost for the Proteas in their Test series against Sri Lanka, according to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne.
Temba Bavuma returns as South Africa announce playing XI for Durban Test against Sri Lanka
The elbow injury bears similarity to the one that Bavuma sustained on a T20I tour of India in 2022. Later that year, the injury ruled him out of South Africa's tour of England. In Bavuma's place, Matthew Breetzke was called in and received his debut Test cap in Mirpur
SA vs SL, 1st Test: Rain saves Proteas after Sri Lanka seamers run riot on Day 1
Sri Lanka left South Africa reeling at 80/4 on Day 1 of the first Test in Durban as Lahiru Kumara picked up two wickets.
Bavuma rides luck as Sri Lanka have Proteas in deep trouble on day one
The home team’s captain, Temba Bavuma, who survived two chances, was 28 not out when rain brought a premature ending to the morning session after Sri Lanka put the Proteas in to bat. Kyle Verreynne, who’d come into this Test on the back of making three consecutive ducks was on nine.
Sri Lanka make the most of overcast conditions to leave Proteas reeling in Durban
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma and wicket-keeper batsman Kyle Verreynne were still the crease when the teams left the field for an early lunch.
Proteas back their pacers to blow away Sri Lanka at Durban’s Kingsmead
South Africa have gone with a four-prong pace attack in their opening Test match of the home summer against Sri Lanka.
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Bavuma carries Proteas’ hopes of making a decent first innings total
Already, Dhananjaya de Silva’s good fortunate at winning the toss had been rewarded with the wickets of the openers. Aiden ...
South Africa's next two test series are like cup finals says Bavuma
South Africa’s home test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan over the next six weeks could possibly be considered like cup ...
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SA vs SL: Temba Bavuma returns for Durban Test
Bavuma was excited to be back in the squad after a long time of recovery. "I feel quite fresh and excited as well to have the ...
Bavuma battles 'mental demons' as he returns from lengthy injury layoff
Temba Bavuma has opened up about battling "mental demons" as he has recovered from a second elbow injury, and a fourth major ...
Bavuma, Jansen, Coetzee Return To Playing XI For Test Series Opener Against Sri Lanka
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and pacers Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee have been named in South Africa's p ...
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Sri Lanka Shines in Seamer-Friendly Durban Test
Lahiru Kumara's strong start with 2-35 put Sri Lanka ahead in seaming conditions at Durban, reducing South Africa to 80/4 by lunch on day one of their first test. Despite early setbacks, host captain ...
South Africa's next two Test series are like cup finals: Temba Bavuma
South Africa gears up for must-win Test series. The team faces Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the coming weeks. Captain Temba ...