Sport 26 October 2026, 18:00 via IOL Sport

World No 1 ranking beckons, but beating Aussies remains the prize for Bavuma’s Proteas

The Proteas have history, pride and the No 1 Test ranking on the line as they face Australia in a series decider at Newlands. But for Temba Bavuma’s men, beating the Aussies on home soil remains the biggest prize of all.

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