
South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma expressed confidence in pace bowler Kagiso Rabada ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against New Zealand. Despite Rabada's modest tournament statistics, Bavuma highlighted his ability to perform under pressure, citing his Man of the Match performance in the World Test Championship final. Bavuma also noted that dropped catches affected Rabada's figures and praised the overall strength of South Africa's pace attack, emphasizing Rabada's experience and inspirational role within the team.
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