Skipper bavuma

After South Africa: After South Africa secured a commanding 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at St George’s Park on Monday, taking a major stride forward in their quest for the World Test Championship (WTC) final skipper Temba Bavuma, who was named Player of the Series for his exceptional performance with the bat, emphasized the importance of the victory for his developing side.

The hard-fought win, achieved by a largely inexperienced side under captain Bavuma, came on the fifth day of a match that kept both teams on edge until the closing moments.

“For a lot of the guys, it was a proper taste of what Test cricket is about,” said Bavuma after the series win. “It’s rare when you get to play for five days and rarer still when the game is always in the balance. There were times when we were on top, and times when Sri Lanka had the momentum.”