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Bavuma's century turns the second Test against Australia on day three

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Bavuma's brilliant knock flips the script and puts Australia on the ropes
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Summary

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma scored a century that turned the second Test against Australia on its head and left the tourists on the ropes after day three. ABC's live blog describes the innings as sensational, coming as South Africa's lower order kept defying the Australian fast bowlers. BBC Sport says the knock drags South Africa back into the series, but asks whether they batted on too long on day three and whether they still have time to beat Australia.

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  1. ABC

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    ABC reports that South Africa captain Temba Bavuma scored a sensational century that turned the second Test on its head and left Australia on the ropes after day three, as the lower order kept defying the Australian fast bowlers.

  2. BBC

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    BBC Sport reports that captain Temba Bavuma's epic innings drags South Africa back into their Test series against Australia, and asks whether his side batted on too long on day three and still has time to beat Australia.

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