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Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer praised South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma for his remarkable composure and skill during the Kolkata Test at Eden Gardens. Despite his team’s struggles on the third morning, Bavuma remained steadfast and scored an unbeaten 55, marking the first half-century of the match and his seventh fifty-plus score in his last 11 Tests.

In partnership with Bosch, Bavuma helped extend South Africa’s lead from 63 to 123 with a crucial 44-run stand on a challenging pitch. India was set a target of 124 runs to win after bowling out the visitors for 153 in 54 overs during the first session on Day 3.

Jaffer praised Bavuma on X, noting, “On a pitch where no other batter reached 40 in three inns, this man has given his team a fighting chance with

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