South Africa’s cricket coach, Shukri Conrad, has hailed captain Temba Bavuma as one of the finest batters in the world, following his pivotal performance in the first Test against India at Eden Gardens. Bavuma’s unbeaten 55 on a challenging wicket in the second innings was instrumental in setting a modest target of 124 runs, which India failed to chase, being bowled out for 93. This victory marked South Africa’s first Test win in India since 2010. Conrad emphasized Bavuma’s exceptional consistency and leadership, noting that he has averaged 57.00 with the bat in his 11 Tests as captain, winning 10 and drawing one. The coach praised Bavuma’s ability to stick to his game plan, even when conditions were difficult, and highlighted the team’s resilience and unity as key factors in their success. The second and final Test of the series will commence in Guwahati on Saturday.