SA vs SL | Twitter reacts to Bavuma’s swerving leap for perfect upper cut become shot of the match
Test cricket is known for adjustments to the conditions but seldom do we get to see a player adjusting for one’s short height. Temba Bavuma did a similar act after executing an upper cut six with a giant leap in the morning session of the first Test’s second day between Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Resuming from 80/4 after a rain-interrupted opening day, Temba Bavuma kept the South African side still despite wickets falling from the opposite end. He was the chief in propelling the Proteas to a fighting 191-run total, with a weird six off Lahiru Kumara being the shot of the day for the fans.
On the fifth ball of the 42nd over, Lahiru Kumara bowled a short ball into the right-hander who adjusted quickly as per the need. The skipper made quick room and leaped to get his bat’s middle half close to the centre of the ball. In the process, the right-hander ended up executing a perfect upper cut with the ball sailing over the third man ropes for a maximum. The Twitterverse acknowledged Bavuma’s effort in uplifting South Africa’s morale amidst adversity at home.
What a shot!
Temba Bavuma is the biggest superstar of the world cricket.
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) November 28, 2024
We are lucky that we are able to see his legendary legacy 🥵pic.twitter.com/RoxDaOAAAC
Litreally
Insane pic.twitter.com/VtisQII17H https://t.co/4FkAxQmyw9
— முத்து (@30thMay2023) November 28, 2024
LOL
This one shot of Bavuma >> Markram's entire career. pic.twitter.com/koCOSUZFkL
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) November 28, 2024
Never ever
will never get tired of Bavuma and Jansen batting together! #SAvSL pic.twitter.com/wr4f2tM3TW
— naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin) November 28, 2024
King for a reason
King Bavuma, walking alone amidst the ruins. pic.twitter.com/2Pti7mDBe2
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) November 28, 2024
Lord
Lord bavuma ke anguthe fas gye 😭😭#SAvSL pic.twitter.com/OBXwVIlbgX
— biharmeme (@biharmemes) November 28, 2024
The best
There are no cricketing reasons why South African whites hate Bavuma. He has been our best batsman in tests for several years now and has a habit of standing out when we are in trouble. pic.twitter.com/NQ2HfUJ2CX
— Bogobe Connoisseur (@alikomape) November 28, 2024
Come out
Temba Bavuma haters come outttttt pic.twitter.com/OGOhsltzQV
— . (@ABDszn17) November 28, 2024
Brilliant
Thanks to a brilliant 70 by captain Bavuma the Proteas eeked their way up to 191 and at least have something on the board if our bowlers can come out firing after lunch pic.twitter.com/Mgu1KqVCmR
— Werner (@Werries_) November 28, 2024
Too good
TEMBA BAVUMA 5️⃣0️⃣
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) November 28, 2024
The skipper brings up his 22nd test match half century!! Haven't played in 7 weeks so to come out and play like this just epitomizes his class!!
Also just shows what a sound technique allows you to do in testing conditions! Our best player by a mile!#SAvSL pic.twitter.com/FKWuSrFAZL