South Africa captain Temba Bavuma ran out of luck just a ball after being saved by the DRS as the Proteas opened their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on Friday (Feb 21) against Afghanistan. Playing at the National Stadium in Karachi, Bavuma’s luck was the talking point after he departed for a well-made 58. Mohammad Nabi on the other hand was delighted with the wicket as he got the better of Proteas captain having failed to do so on the previous delivery.
Bavuma’s runs out of luck
On the fourth ball of the 29th over, Bavuma tried to flick a shot on the leg side but he failed to judge the flight of the ball and was given LBW in Nabi’s over. However, the decision was challenged by the South African captain upon which it was overturned by the third umpire. However, the 34-year-old’s stay lasted just one ball as he was dismissed on the very next ball as he tried to clear the ball over the mid-wicket and instead was caught by Sediqullah Atal.
The wicket served as a moment of revenge for Nabi who had Bavuma dismissed on the previous delivery.
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