South Africa v West Indies: Hosts’ captain Temba Bavuma hits first century in seven years

South Africa's Temba Bavuma celebrates reaching a century in the second Test against West Indies

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Temba Bavuma, recently appointed South Africa’s Test captain, ended the day on 171 not out
South Africa v West Indies, 2nd Test, Johannesburg (day three)
South Africa 320 & 287-7: Bavuma 171 not out, Mulder 42
West Indies 251
South Africa lead West Indies by 356 runs with 3 wickets remaining
Scorecard

Temba Bavuma tried to “stay in the moment” before claiming his second Test century – and first in seven years.

South Africa’s new Test captain ended Friday on 171 not out to help his team into a strong position on day three of the second Test against West Indies.

Bavuma has hit 20 half-centuries in 56 Tests but his only previous century was against England in January 2016.

“It has been a long journey,” said the 32-year-old. “There have been a lot more downs than ups.”

Bavuma and Wiaan Mulder put on a sixth-wicket stand of 103 to help the hosts to 287-7 in their second innings at the Wanderers Stadium, giving them an overall lead of 356.

Bavuma, who replaced Dean Elgar as the Proteas’ Test…

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