Jansen and Bavuma Lead South Africa's Record Partnership in Second Test vs Australia
During the third day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha, Marco Jansen scored 85 runs off 100 balls, setting a new record for the highest score by a No. 8 batter for South Africa against Australia at home. He and captain Temba Bavuma shared an unbeaten 106-run partnership for the seventh wicket, breaking a 126-year-old record at St. George's Park. Their efforts helped South Africa recover from 110 for 6 to 242, with Jansen hitting nine fours and three sixes before dismissal.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 31/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 20 Oct, 11:01 am. Other outlets followed.
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