{"id":2313,"date":"2026-09-29T08:37:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T08:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/2026\/09\/29\/bavuma-de-kock-review-clash-south-africa-australia-series\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T08:37:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T08:37:23","slug":"bavuma-de-kock-review-clash-south-africa-australia-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/2026\/09\/29\/bavuma-de-kock-review-clash-south-africa-australia-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Bavuma and de Kock clash over review as South Africa clinch series win over Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"9fece8afa224fd09e54b043d0febfb58\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- NR ATF -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8898941184964366\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4839033563\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>South Africa wrapped up a three\u2011match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia with a 2\u20110 lead after a tense finish to the second match at Johannesburg\u2019s Wanderers Stadium. The win, which came by a margin of 32 runs, not only gave the Proteas an unassailable series advantage but also sparked a rare on\u2011field dispute between captain Temba Bavuma and wicketkeeper\u2011batter Quinton de Kock over the use of a player review.<\/p>\n<h2>Review dispute erupts in the 48th over<\/h2>\n<p>The controversy unfolded on the fourth delivery of the 48th over when fast bowler Lizaad Williams delivered a yorker aimed at the middle\u2011and\u2011leg region of Australian batsman Xavier Bartlett. Bartlett attempted to pull away and swing at the ball, missed, and was struck on the front of his leg. The on\u2011field umpire did not immediately raise his finger, prompting a prolonged discussion in the middle of the field about whether a review should be lodged.<\/p>\n<p>Captain Bavuma eventually signalled for a review. The third\u2011party replay showed three red lights, confirming that Bartlett was out LBW after having scored a rapid 50 runs off 28 balls. The decision ended Bartlett\u2019s innings, but the camera also captured a heated exchange between Bavuma and de Kock. Video footage showed finger\u2011pointing and raised voices, indicating a clear disagreement about the timing and necessity of the review.<\/p>\n<p>Quinton de Kock, who had been involved in the partnership with Bavuma earlier in the innings, appeared visibly upset. The situation was defused when fellow bowler Marco Jansen intervened, speaking calmly with de Kock. After the brief mediation, de Kock chose to walk away from the fray, while Bavuma remained on the field.<\/p>\n<h2>South Africa seal series with dominant performance<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the on\u2011field drama, the Proteas delivered a commanding performance that secured the series win. Bavuma, who had taken the captain\u2019s role in the match, scored a century, anchoring the South African chase. He was ably supported by David Miller, who also reached a hundred, marking the second century of the match for South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>In his post\u2011match comments, Bavuma praised the collective effort, noting that the team had to contend with a \u201cbad pitch\u201d early on. He said, \u201cOverall good team performance. Started with a bad pitch, tricky up front, but we managed to handle that challenge and then got ourselves to that total. Unbelievable innings by David Miller, and then the bowlers as well, you know, they held their nerve.\u201d He added that the bowlers kept the Australian side under pressure during the first ten overs, allowing South Africa to regain control.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his own contribution, Bavuma remarked, \u201cIt\u2019s nice to contribute with the bat. I think I had much more of an opportunity coming in, I guess just after the first ball. I was able to take my time and build partnerships with Quinton and the other guys. But yeah, always nice to contribute to the team&#8217;s cause.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The victory marked South Africa\u2019s fifth consecutive home win over Australia in ODIs, with each of those matches won while batting first. It also extended the Proteas\u2019 record of bilateral series triumphs against the Australians. Of the 16 three\u2011match\u2011or\u2011longer ODI series contested between the two nations, South Africa has emerged victorious in ten, the highest number of series wins for either side.<\/p>\n<h2>Implications and reactions<\/h2>\n<p>The series win solidifies South Africa\u2019s dominance in home conditions and adds to their impressive record against Australia in limited\u2011overs cricket. While the review dispute attracted attention, the broader narrative of the match centred on South Africa\u2019s batting depth and disciplined bowling, exemplified by Williams\u2019 decisive yorker that triggered Bartlett\u2019s dismissal.<\/p>\n<p>Analysts noted that the incident between Bavuma and de Kock, though unusual, highlighted the pressures inherent in high\u2011stakes matches where split\u2011second decisions can influence outcomes. The involvement of Marco Jansen as a calming presence underscored the team\u2019s internal leadership dynamics and the importance of maintaining composure during contentious moments.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, the Proteas head into the final ODI of the series with a comfortable lead, while Australia will need to regroup and address both tactical and interpersonal aspects if they hope to overturn the deficit. The episode also serves as a reminder of the critical role of the Decision Review System (DRS) in modern cricket, where player\u2011initiated reviews can swing momentum but also provoke debate among teammates.<\/p>\n<p>As the series concludes, South Africa celebrates not only a series victory but also a historic accumulation of bilateral series wins against a long\u2011standing rival. The episode involving Bavuma and de Kock will likely be dissected in post\u2011match analyses, but the overall consensus remains that South Africa\u2019s collective performance, highlighted by two centuries and a disciplined bowling effort, was the decisive factor in securing the series.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A heated exchange over a review between captain Temba Bavuma and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock unfolded in the 48th over of the second ODI, as South Africa sealed a 2-0 series win over Australia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2314,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[299],"tags":[1550,2518,2519,1400,2517,2516],"class_list":["post-2313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-australia","tag-bavuma","tag-de-kock","tag-odi","tag-review-dispute","tag-south-africa","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2313","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2313"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2313\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2313"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}