South Africa’s dominant performance in the current Test series against India has earned widespread praise, with former pace bowler Shaun Pollock leading the accolades. The Temba Bavuma-led team has been in complete command, securing a victory in the first Test and continuing their strong play in the second. As the second Test enters its final stages, South Africa boasts a commanding lead of 314 runs, positioning them to set a challenging target for the Indian side. Pollock lauded the team’s exceptional execution and strategic approach throughout the series. He noted the significance of accumulating World Test Championship points, stating, “Coming on this tour, if you said South Africa could walk away with 24 points on a tour of India, they would have jumped and bitten your hand off.” Pollock further elaborated on South Africa’s upward trajectory in Test cricket. He highlighted their ability to secure positive results in challenging away conditions, referencing a drawn series in Pakistan and their current dominance in India. He believes this form sets them up for potential success against Sri Lanka, a prospect he described as “huge” for the team’s standing in the global Test arena.
