Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 22 (ANI): South African skipper Temba Bavuma completed 1,000 runs as Test captain, becoming the ninth skipper for Proteas to achieve this feat and the second-fastest to reach the landmark after great Graeme Smith.

Bavuma secured this milestone during his side's second Test against India in Guwahati. During the first innings, he scored 41 in 92 balls, with five fours. His runs came at a strike rate of over 44. A fine catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal gave his wicket to spinner Ravindra Jadeja and ended his stay at the crease in the third session.

Bavuma has reached the landmark in 20 innings, the joint second-fastest for SA alongside Dudley Nourse and only behind Graeme Smith (17 innings).

In 12 Tests and 20 innings, Bavuma has scored 1,010 runs at an average o

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