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Most Test Wins vs Cummins: New records are frequently set and broken on the cricket field, but some achievements are etched into the pages of history forever. Recently, the South African Test team accomplished one such historic feat. Delivering a stellar performance, the South African side handed Australia a crushing 176-run defeat in the second Test, thereby securing the series 2-1.
Following this victory, South African captain Temba Bavuma has also set a significant personal record.
Bavuma Beats Rohit's Record vs Cummins
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South African captain Temba Bavuma has emerged as the greatest challenge for Australian captain Pat Cummins in Test cricket. Bavuma now holds the record for the captain who has defeated Pat Cummins' Australian side the most times in the Test format.
In this regard, Bavuma has surpassed former Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma:
- Rohit Sharma: During his tenure as captain, he led his team to victory against Pat Cummins' Australia in 2 Test matches.
- Ben Stokes: England captain Ben Stokes has also defeated Cummins in 2 Test matches.
- Temba Bavuma: South African captain Bavuma has now defeated Pat Cummins' side in 3 Test matches.
Sensational Series Comeback After First Test Defeat
The series was far from easy for South Africa. They suffered a heavy defeat in the opening match, losing by a margin of more than 200 runs.
In such a situation, it is extremely difficult for any team to make a comeback; however, under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma, the South African players did not give up. Displaying immense fighting spirit, the team not only staged a comeback but also clinched the series.Memorable WTC 2025 Final Triumph and Ending the ICC Trophy Drought
Even before these two spectacular victories against Australia, South Africa—under Bavuma’s leadership—had defeated Pat Cummins’ side in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final.
- With that historic win, South Africa’s long drought without an ICC trophy finally came to an end.
- To date, three finals have been played in the history of the WTC, with New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa each claiming this prestigious title once.
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