Delhi: The manner in which South Africa bounced back after the crushing defeat in the first Test against Australia surprised everyone. The team had to face defeat by 214 runs in Durban, but in Gkebarha the players showed their strength and leveled the series 1-1. Now the decisive match between the two teams will be played at the Newlands ground in Cape Town from 27th October.

South Africa came out of difficult situation

The South African team was in a very weak position at one time in the second test. The team had lost 6 wickets for 110 runs. After this, captain Temba Bavuma took the responsibility and played a brilliant inning of 179 runs. With the help of his fighting century, South Africa declared its innings by scoring 425 runs for 9 wickets. During this, his important partnerships with Marco Jansen (85) and Simon Harmer (82) changed the course of the match.

The bowlers also showed their strength

After batting, South Africa's bowlers maintained pressure on Australia. Yansen broke the back of the visiting team by taking five wickets in the first innings, while Kagiso Rabada took four wickets in the second innings. Australia was all out for 295 runs in the second innings, due to which South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs.

The captain appreciated the passion of the players

Temba Bavuma said after the win, “It was a great display of spirit from our side. We had many questions after the first Test in Durban. The biggest question was about the character and mental strength of the team. We answered it over the course of five days.”

He further said, “We try to stick to our plans. Make changes according to the situation and trust in our own strengths.” The captain said that the team will cherish the confidence and trust gained from this performance. Now South Africa is eyeing the series by winning the decisive test.