South Africa have taken command of their Test against Australia, declaring at 9/425 with ABC's match coverage crediting Bavuma with grinding the Australian attack into the dirt, while Australia stumbled to 1/3 in reply.
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An ABC News analysis reports that Temba Bavuma scored 179 to put South Africa in a strong position against Australia in the second Test at Gqeberha. The scores suggest South Africa posted strong totals in recent encounters with Australia, including 9/425 declared in the most recent listed match on October 20, with Australia at 1/3 in reply.