‌SA vs SL | Twitter reacts to Bavuma’s swerving leap for perfect upper cut become shot of the match

ByArijit Kundu, SportsCafe Editor

Today at 4:41 PM

2024

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.

We are lucky that we are able to see his legendary legacy 🥵
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991)

Litreally

Insane
— முத்து (@30thMay2023)

LOL

This one shot of Bavuma >> Markram's entire career.
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda)

Never ever

will never get tired of Bavuma and Jansen batting together!
— naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin)

King for a reason

King Bavuma, walking alone amidst the ruins.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh)

Lord

Lord bavuma ke anguthe fas gye 😭😭
— biharmeme (@biharmemes)

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.
— Bogobe Connoisseur (@alikomape)

Come out

Temba Bavuma haters come outttttt
— . (@ABDszn17)

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
— Werner (@Werries_)

Too good

TEMBA BAVUMA 5️⃣0️⃣

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!
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0)

‌SA vs SL | Twitter reacts to Bavuma’s swerving leap for perfect upper cut become shot of the match

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