- Temba Bavuma toasts South Africa’s ‘No.
- 1 Test win’ After their heavy defeat in Durban, South Africa bounced back against Australia to claim the series and the No.1 ranking The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 In the end, we’re a lot more awesome than we are horrendous and that’s the pleasing part for me” Simon Harmer struck three times in the opening session of the final day, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 5th Day, October 31, 2026 Temba Bavuma described the series against Australia as “15 days of just pressure” even as SA turned a 0-1 deficit into a 2-1 win Simon Harmer struck three times in the opening session of the final day, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 5th Day, October 31, 2026 Kagiso Rabada acknowledges the crowd after the win, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 5th Day, October 31, 2026 After their heavy defeat in Durban, South Africa bounced back against Australia to claim the series and the No.1 ranking Temba Bavuma came on with a rescue job at hand, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026 Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins struck in the first session, South Africa vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 3, Durban, October 11, 2026 Fakhar Zaman shone in another ODI chase, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI tri-series final, Lahore, October 31, 2026 Fakhar and Baig’s 149-run stand rescued Pakistan from 14 for 2 after Kamindu Mendis’ 131 set them 326 Fakhar Zaman brought up his 12th ODI century, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI tri-series final, Lahore, October 31, 2026 Fakhar Zaman kept the chase going with a quick knock, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI tri-series final, Lahore, October 31, 2026 India won the series 3-2, which included successfully chasing 226, youngsters stepping up under pressure, and hunting down 199 in less than 14 overs Having been effectively 40 for 4 in their second innings at the start of day four, South Africa looked down and out before centuries to Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder engineered a fightback as they set Australia a fourth-innings chase of 288 runs.
- The match peared evenly poised heading into the final day of an absorbing series.
Temba Bavuma toasts South Africa’s ‘No.
1 Test win’ After their heavy defeat in Durban, South Africa bounced back against Australia to claim the series and the No.1 ranking The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 In the end, we’re a lot more awesome than we are horrendous and that’s the pleasing part for me” Simon Harmer struck three times in the opening session of the final day, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 5th Day, October 31, 2026 Temba Bavuma described the series against Australia as “15 days of just pressure” even as SA turned a 0-1 deficit into a 2-1 win Simon Harmer struck three times in the opening session of the final day, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 5th Day, October 31, 2026 Kagiso Rabada acknowledges the crowd after the win, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 5th Day, October 31, 2026 After their heavy defeat in Durban, South Africa bounced back against Australia to claim the series and the No.1 ranking Temba Bavuma came on with a rescue job at hand, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026 Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins struck in the first session, South Africa vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 3, Durban, October 11, 2026 Fakhar Zaman shone in another ODI chase, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI tri-series final, Lahore, October 31, 2026 Fakhar and Baig’s 149-run stand rescued Pakistan from 14 for 2 after Kamindu Mendis’ 131 set them 326 Fakhar Zaman brought up his 12th ODI century, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI tri-series final, Lahore, October 31, 2026 Fakhar Zaman kept the chase going with a quick knock, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI tri-series final, Lahore, October 31, 2026 India won the series 3-2, which included successfully chasing 226, youngsters stepping up under pressure, and hunting down 199 in less than 14 overs Having been effectively 40 for 4 in their second innings at the start of day four, South Africa looked down and out before centuries to Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder engineered a fightback as they set Australia a fourth-innings chase of 288 runs. The match peared evenly poised heading into the final day of an absorbing series. But quick Kagiso Rabada knocked over Australia’s top three with the new ball before offspinner Simon Harmer claimed career-best figures of 6 for 16 off 21.4 overs as the tourists were routed for 111.
“There were honest conversations that we had yesterday,” Bavuma said at the post-match presentation. “I think a lot of them were about the character of the team and that coming out. “So when the batters were able to do what they did, Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder, putting us in a competitive position like that….the bowlers had the confidence.
“I think the way Rabada started today, he kind of got everything going, and from there we just managed to keep a tight grip on things.” “We at times found ourselves in awe of the Australians,” Bavma said. “I think a lot of it for us was, I guess, that whole South African trait of resilience. “We seem to play a lot better when we’re behind the game, whether that’s a good or a bad thing…you know that’s for us.
I think the fans and everyone globally have been treated to proper cricket.” Having beaten Australia last year at Lord’s to win the World Test Championship, this series victory against their old foe adds to the growing list of achievements under Bavuma’s ctaincy reign. The win also lefrogged South Africa over Australia to the top of the ICC Test rankings. “That [No.1 ranking] is exceonal.
I think that’s obviously been a part of our ambition as a team,” Bavuma said. “We’re trying to push that standard as high as we can. “With this opportunity that we have, we want to leave the Proteas badge in a better place.
So we’ll definitely celebrate that milestone as a team. “Every time you get an opportunity to come up against Australia, you savour that. I don’t think I’ve been involved in a better series.
So yeah, this is definitely there at No.1 [best Test win].” After their heavy defeat in Durban, South Africa bounced back against Australia to claim the series and the No.1 ranking Temba Bavuma came on with a rescue job at hand, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, 3rd Day, October 29, 2026 After their heavy defeat in Durban, South Africa bounced back against Australia to claim the series and the No.1 ranking After their heavy defeat in Durban, South Africa bounced back against Australia to claim the series and the No.1 ranking
