Temba Bavuma ended a long wait for a second Test century and took his team to a strong position on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma survived some testing moments but battled through to 171 not out.JOHANNESBURG - South African captain Temba Bavuma ended a long wait for a second Test century and took his team to a strong position on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday.
He took off his helmet, leaped in the air and brandished his bat in a salute as a small crowd rose to give him a standing ovation. Since then he had played in another 48 Tests and batted in 88 more innings without repeating the feat despite hitting 19 half-centuries. Simon Harmer joined Bavuma in another productive partnership, making 19 while Bavuma scored freely as the pair added 71 for the seventh wicket.
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