Kolkata, Nov 13 (PTI) The prospect of conquering India in their own backyard carries a special allure for the reigning World Test champion skipper Temba Bavuma who said winning the two-match series is almost on par with South Africa’s World Test Championship triumph earlier this year.

South Africa have lost seven successive Tests in India across three tours, their last win coming back in 2010 at Nagpur.

But Bavuma believes this group, unbeaten in full-strength Test series since coach Shukri Conrad took charge in 2023, has the maturity and belief to mount a serious challenge and win their only second series in India after 25 years.

“I think, obviously, winning the World Test Championship… not much to trump that. But second to that, I think will be winning in India," Bavuma said ahead of

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