Bavuma can't watch Smith's silly shot as Boland shows Australian batters how it's done - quick hits from South Africa
Australia's Test cricket match against South Africa concluded with a draw after a gritty performance by nightwatchman Scott Boland. Travis Head scored a century for Australia, but the team ultimately failed to secure a win.
Why it matters
This match highlights the competitive nature of international Test cricket and the strategic importance of lower-order batting contributions.
Bavuma couldn't watch the dramatic catch that dismissed Smith, while Boland found the middle of the bat with regularity on day five. ( Getty Images )
Link copied Share Share article Temba Bavuma turns his back as Steve Smith throws his wicket away, while nightwatchman Scott Boland shows the batters how it's done as the Aussies go down in Gqeberha.
Here are the quick hits from the final day of the second Test between Australia and South Africa.
Travis Head began day five needing 13 runs for a gritty, fighting century.
And after a two-hour rain delay, the punchy southpaw reached three figures with relative ease, bringing up the milestone with two leg-side boundaries against South African destroyer Marco Jansen in the sixth over of the day.
Travis Head scored his 13th Test century. ( AP Photo: Themba Hadebe )
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