Bavuma and Jansen steady South Africa's innings against Australia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
South Africa is currently battling against Australia in a Test match. Mitchell Starc claimed an early wicket for Australia, but South Africa has responded well, recovering from the early breakthrough. The match is ongoing, and both teams are looking to gain an advantage as play progresses. Updates on the match situation will follow as it unfolds.
- •Mitchell Starc took an early wicket for Australia.
- •South Africa is regaining composure after the initial breakthrough.
- •The match is currently ongoing and updates are still coming.
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Bavuma's and Jansen’s 106-run stand sparks South Africa fightback vs Australia
- 10:14 AMESPNcricinfo — Bavuma and Jansen lead South Africa's fightback
"GQEBERHA, South Africa (AP) — Temba Bavuma's and Marco Jansen's unbeaten century partnership breathed life into South Africa's fightback against Australia on the third morning of the second cricket test on Tuesday.South Africa, wobbling at 97-5 overnight then 110-6, was 216-6 at lunch with captain Bavuma on 76 and Jansen on 72.
"Mitchell Starc gave Australia an early breakthrough but Australia were then put on the back foot
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 10:38 AMBavuma's and Jansen’s 106-run stand sparks South Africa fightback vs Australia
GQEBERHA, South Africa (AP) — Temba Bavuma's and Marco Jansen's unbeaten century partnership breathed life into South Africa's fightback against Australia on the third morning of the second cricket test on Tuesday.South Africa, wobbling at 97-5 overnight then 110-6, was 216-6 at lunch with captain Bavuma on 76 and Jansen on 72.
- ESPNcricinfoOct 20, 2026, 10:14 AMBavuma and Jansen lead South Africa's fightback
Mitchell Starc gave Australia an early breakthrough but Australia were then put on the back foot
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