{"id":699,"date":"2026-10-21T03:07:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T02:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricketkidunyya.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/21\/praise-for-temba-bavuma-brilliant-179-turns-gqeberha-test-on-its-head\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T03:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T02:07:46","slug":"praise-for-temba-bavuma-brilliant-179-turns-gqeberha-test-on-its-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cricketkidunyya.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/21\/praise-for-temba-bavuma-brilliant-179-turns-gqeberha-test-on-its-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Praise for Temba Bavuma: Brilliant 179 turns Gqeberha Test on its head"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Updated on 23 seconds ago by Charbel Coorey<\/a><\/p>\n

Walking out to a hat-trick ball against a rampant Scott Boland in the gloom on day one, Temba Bavuma went on to score a masterful, fighting 179 off 334 balls to turn the Gqeberha Test on its head.<\/p>\n

Brilliantly supported by Marco Jansen (85 off 100 balls) and Simon Harmer (82 off 157 balls), Bavuma\u2019s innings under pressure has given South Africa<\/a> a chance to push for a series-levelling victory in a rain-affected Test. He batted through a tricky final session in fading light on day two, ensuring the likes of Jansen would come out to bat in brighter conditions. The captain then combined with Jansen and Harmer for partnerships of 132 and 183 respectively to take the Proteas from 110\/6 to an extraordinary 425\/9d.<\/p>\n

There was some conjecture online regarding South Africa\u2019s decision to bat as long as they did, but their total means the follow-on is more of a possibility. Bavuma confirmed the plans after the third day\u2019s play. <\/p>\n

\u201cPart of our plan was to keep them in the field for as long as we can,\u201d Bavuma said, as quoted by Cricinfo<\/a><\/em>. \u201cI think that paid off \u2026 being able to bowl and get that wicket there [of Nic Maddinson]. If we\u2019re going to get on the right side of the result, we\u2019re going to have to spend the majority of those two days out there on the field. So I think mentally for us it is to prepare for that overnight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bavuma\u2019s innings was a masterclass in grit and defensive technique. On a surface offering nip especially on days one and two, Bavuma basically told Australia that they would have to bowl an unplayable delivery to dismiss him. He was resolute and compact until freeing his arms more in the final session as the Australians tired.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom a personal point of view, the fact that I was able to get the team out of the tough situation and then to go on to get a big hundred, that\u2019s obviously something that\u2019s been a thorn in my batting career. It was nice to mentally get over that,\u201d Bavuma said.<\/p>\n

Fans praise Temba Bavuma for his 179, as well as Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer, for helping South Africa fight back against Australia<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bavuma brought up his century with an authorative pull shot against opposing captain Pat Cummins. He continued on his merry way in the third session, finishing with 179 and taking his Test average as captain to 54.36.<\/p>\n

Jansen and Harmer were also outstanding. With the run rate hovering around two an over for the first 50 overs, the former changed the complexion of the match with a superb counter-attacking knock. He was particularly brutal against anything pitched too full, taking Australia\u2019s best bowler of the innings \u2013 Scott Boland \u2013 for a host of memorable straight and lofted drives down the ground.<\/p>\n

When he was finally dismissed for a 100-ball 85 in the first over with the second new ball, Australia would have had visions of wrapping up the tail pretty quickly. However, Harmer had other ideas. From the first few balls he faced, Harmer looked focused as a laser, supporting Bavuma brilliantly as Australia struggled for answers.<\/p>\n

Deservedly, the trio received plenty of praise on social media for their efforts.<\/p>\n

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I always say AB de Villiers’ century in the 2018 St George’s Park Test v Australia was one of the very best I’ve seen. Temba Bavuma’s magnificent innings deserves to stand alongside that in terms of situation, conditions & quality of attack.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ken Borland (@KenBorland) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Another fantastic ton from Bavuma
2002 runs at 48.8 since the start of 2021<\/p>\n

Top 7 batters average just 29.77 in those tests, 63% better than average.<\/p>\n

\u2014 James McCaghrey (@James_McCaghrey) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Sublime from Temba Bavuma. Against this attack, in this situation for the series, that’s right out of the top drawer.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ben Jones (@benjonescricket) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Temba Bavuma is him. He is exactly what he thinks of himself.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Only shows how wonderful our game is. You can be of any build and you can still make a mark. Also. there’s something cathartic about seeing the tall bowlers running in hard to bowl well directed bouncers, only for short fellows like Temba\/Sachin to hook them away for six. https:\/\/t.co\/zkp0tWhEGq<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 TheRandomCricketPhotosGuy (@RandomCricketP1) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Top-notch hundred by Bavuma. \"\ud83d\udc4f\" <\/p>\n

Deep reservoirs of willpower blended by old-school technique. Front foot player, or looking to come forward at every given opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Temba Bavuma is a sensational cricketer. For so long, he was thought of as just a quota cricketer by many (including me for a bit)..but he has improved beyond sight since being made captain. Averages nearly 60! Pity SA plays such few Tests #SAvAUS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Hemant (@hemantbuch) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Bavuma, what a man. A genuinely great life moment for him<\/p>\n

\u2014 Barney Ronay (@barneyronay) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Simon Harmer is a guy you much rather have on your team than you would in the opposition team. A born fighter who has learnt a lot about himself and his game over the years. Valuable maiden Test 50.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Philasande Sixaba (@psixaba) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Bavuma and Jansen might be our most potent partnership given that they are two extreme heights. Such a frustration to bowlers cos they must keep adjusting the length depending who they are delivering to \"\ud83d\ude2d\"<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nchema (@ShottaZee) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Forget Brevis, Stubbs, Markram, Bretzkee. Jansen is the best SA cricketer currently across formats.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Manya (@CSKian716) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Temba Bavuma brings up a gritty captains Century against the best bowling attack in the world!!! Quite magnificent \"\ud83d\udcaf\"!!! His 5th in test cricket \"\ud83d\udd25\"\"\ud83d\udd25\"\"\ud83d\udd25\"\"\ud83d\udd25\"\"\ud83d\udd25\"<\/p>\n

Mr. Fix it saving yet another batting collapse!!! His haters are fuming right now \"\ud83d\udc80\"\"\ud83d\ude2d\"<\/p>\n

Malume \"\ud83d\udcaf\" \"\ud83e\udee1\" #CricketTwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/wNQcZl7hNB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Lawrence Bailey \"\ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6\" (@LawrenceBailey0) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Told you \"\ud83d\ude2d\"\"\ud83d\ude2d\"\"\ud83d\ude2d\"\"\ud83d\ude2d\"<\/p>\n

\"\ud83c\uddff\"\"\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddff\"\"\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddff\"\"\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddff\"\"\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddff\"\"\ud83c\udde6\"\"\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb\"\"\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb\"\"\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb\"\"\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb\"\"\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb\" https:\/\/t.co\/R2k06rhTeh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Scrumming Flyhalf (@scrumming_ten) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Temba Bavuma is a colossus<\/p>\n

\u2014 Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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AB De Villiers in PE in 2018<\/p>\n

Temba Bavuma in PE in 2026 #SAvAUS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chatil Panditasekara (@ChatilPandi) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Never mess with Temba Bavuma !!\"\ud83d\udd25\" pic.twitter.com\/o1Nc0mAhKD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \u00c6KM\"\ud83c\udf8b\" (@MarkramStan) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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\"\ud83d\udea8\" MARCO JANSEN \u2013 THE BEST ALL FORMAT ALL ROUNDER IN THIS GENERATION \"\ud83d\udd25\"<\/p>\n

\u2013 Came when South Africa was 110\/6 and he made 85 runs under pressure, What a knock, the MVP. pic.twitter.com\/MIi45UFQh1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Australia will begin day four on 3\/1 after Kagiso Rabada dismissed Nic Maddinson in the first over. The new ball will be crucial as there has been seam movement available in the early overs. Pat Cummins\u2019 team need a good day with the bat to ensure the match will end in a draw.<\/p>\n

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