Temba Bavuma was visibly emotional as he reflected on South Africa’s thrilling win, calling it a “rollercoaster” and a “good advert for Test cricket.” He expressed immense joy and happiness for the team’s performance, emphasising the resilience they showed throughout the game. Bavuma candidly admitted to struggling with emotions during the final moments, saying he was “sulking in the toilet” and only stepped into the viewing area when 15 runs were needed. The moment, he confessed, was overwhelming. South Africa qualified for their maiden World Test Championship with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
"Quite an emotional moment for me. Good advert for Test cricket. Lots of joy and happiness on our side, a bit of a rollercoaster. Glad that we were able to get the result. Not much of a conversation. I was still sulking in the toilet. Aiden, leading the boys, tried to keep them positive. I'd like to say there was still confidence and belief in doing (it). I came out when we needed about 15 runs, did not come out fully into the viewing area. It was a tough thing," Bavuma said in the post-match presentation.
South Africa beat Pakistan by 2 wickets
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Reaching the final holds immense significance for Bavuma and the team. He acknowledged how South Africa started the campaign on the back foot,
"It is a big one. Not just for myself but also the team and the coach. Looking at the way we started our campaign, against India and then New Zealand with a not-so-strong team, and the way we have gone through with our performances...not many gave us a chance. We have overcome a lot. We haven't been ruthless but have found a way to ensure the result was on our side. Today was a testament and speaks to the character of not just this group and South African group," he said. Read More
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