Aiden Markram

Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten run as South Africa’s Test captain has come to an end after 13 matches, following the team’s defeat against Australia in the first Test in Durban. Bavuma’s streak began after his appointment in February 2023 and included a World Test Championship final victory and a Test series win in India. However, the defeat against Australia marked a disappointing moment for the South African skipper. Speaking after the match, Bavuma admitted that the result was difficult to accept and acknowledged that

South Africa crushed reigning champions India by 76 runs on Sunday in their Super Eight Group One match of the Twenty20 World Cup, confirming their title credentials and serving notice to opponents. Electing to bat in a rematch of the 2024 World Cup final, SA raced to a powerful 187-7 after recovering from 20-3. In response tournament co-hosts India also surrendered their top order to the nerves, and their innings never really broke free from the shackles of chasing a nominal target. They were bowled out for