[Watch] SA vs SL: Temba Bavuma hits an uppercut six with both feet in the air

Temba Bavuma scored 70 runs in the first innings of the first SA vs SL test at Durban.

The first test of Sri Lanka’s tour of South Africa 2024 kicked off on November 27, in Durban. This test series holds importance for both South Africa and Sri Lanka in the race to the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Batting first on the seaming pitch in Durban, South Africa started their innings on a poor note. Sri Lanka’s pace trio ran riot, reducing the hosts to 83/5. Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando claimed three wickets each, while Vishwa Fernando chipped in with a couple.

Amid the disappointment on the other end, captain Temba Bavuma propelled the hosts to a fighting total of 191. Bavuma’s innings of 70 runs consisted of nine fours and a six. Bavuma stitched a crucial 26-run partnership with Keshav Maharaj for the eighth wicket, ensuring his team reached a respectable total.

The most remarkable moment of Bavuma’s stay came during the 42nd over. Facing a bouncer from Lahiru Kumara, Bavuma showcased excellent athleticism, leaping with both feet in the air to uppercut the ball over the wicketkeeper’s head for a six.

Watch: Temba Bavuma’s incredible uppercut in 1st SA vs SL test

Meanwhile, South Africa have now taken control of the match, reducing Sri Lanka to 9/3 after six overs. Marco Jansen claimed two wickets, while Kagiso Rabada has also chipped in with a crucial breakthrough. The experienced duo of Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis are currently batting for Sri Lanka.

Teams:

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando

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