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Bavuma's 179 rescues South Africa in Gqeberha as Australia's pace gamble pays off
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma scored 179 on day three of the second Test in Gqeberha, dragging his team back into the series after a disastrous start. The Proteas declared at 425-9, leaving Australia with a 422-run deficit. Bavuma's innings, his highest in Tests, stabilized a batting order that had collapsed to 110-6 earlier in the day. Australia's decision to omit spinner Nathan Lyon in favor of pace bowler Scott Boland proved effective, with Boland taking five wickets for 81 runs. The match remains competitive, with Australia trailing by 422 runs after taking one wicket in their reply.
