Many times such innings are played on the cricket field which become immortal in the pages of history forever. African captain in the second test match being played between South Africa and Australia (South Africa vs Australia Test Series) Temba Bavuma Has performed a similar miracle. Captain Bavuma rescued his team from trouble in front of the dreadful bowling of Kangaroo bowlers. Historic and memorable century inning of 179 runs Played. On the basis of this marathon innings, he has simultaneously made many big records in his name. In particular, along with destroying the 28-year-old record of former legendary Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin, he has also completely ended a long wait of 76 years. Let us know in detail which historical records Bavuma has broken through this innings and what is being discussed about it in the cricket world.
South African innings faltered in the beginning, then Bavuma took command
When the third day's play began after the first two days were marred by rain and bad weather, South Africa had a very bad start. After the team's early wickets fell early, it seemed that the African team would be bowled out cheaply. At such a time, captain Temba Bavuma stood like a rock at the crease. Keeping one end completely safe, he foiled every trick of the Australian bowlers.
Bavuma formed very productive and strong partnerships with players like Ryan Rickleton, Marco Younson and Simon Harmer during his marathon innings. On the basis of this courageous leadership and patient batting of the captain, South Africa won the match in its first innings. Strong score of 425 runs Stood up, after which the innings was declared. Bavuma faced a total of 334 balls in his innings and made the Kangaroo bowlers sweat by hitting 18 fours and 1 six.
Mohammad Azharuddin's 28 year old record destroyed
With his brilliant innings of 179 runs, Temba Bavuma achieved a position in the history of Test cricket, which till now was only recorded in the name of the great captain of Indian cricket. Bavuma now in the history of test cricket Oldest player to score 150 or more runs as captain Have become.
Bavuma did this historic feat At the age of 36 years and 154 days Have done. Earlier this record was held by former veteran captain of India Mohammed Azharuddin His name was K, who played a brilliant inning of 163 runs on the ground of Kolkata in the year 1998 at the age of 35 years and 38 days. Thus, Bavuma has set a new record, leaving behind Azharuddin's 28-year-old record. This elite list also includes legends like England's Wally Hammond and Mike Denness.
76 years long wait ends, equal to Arthur Lindsay Hassett
Another biggest highlight of this record-breaking innings was that Temba Bavuma became the first captain to score more than 150 runs in Test cricket on South African soil. 76 years long drought and wait completely ended Is done.
Before this, for the last time in South Africa, in the year 1950, the then Australian captain Arthur Lindsay Hassett had played a captaincy inning of 167 runs on the ground of Gkeberha. At that time his age was 36 years and 187 days. Now, exactly 76 years later, at the same historic Gkeberha ground, South African captain Temba Bavuma has left that record behind by scoring 179 runs and has registered his name in the list of selected visiting and indigenous captains to achieve this special milestone. The list also includes great players like Wally Hammond (1938), Brian Lara (2003) and Herbie Collins (1921).
This innings will prove to be a turning point for the African team
This match was very important for South Africa in terms of Test series. The responsibility and maturity shown by Captain Bavuma after overcoming the initial setbacks has instilled a new enthusiasm in the entire team. From social media to cricket corridors, only this courageous innings of Temba Bavuma is being discussed everywhere. This century has proved how to respond to bad form or criticism with your bat on the field. In the coming days, this innings will be counted among the golden chapters of South African cricket history.