South Africa declared their first innings at 425 runs on the third day of the Gqeberha Test match. The innings was anchored by a career-best performance from South African captain Temba Bavuma, who scored 179 runs. Bavuma’s substantial contribution propelled South Africa to a commanding total. The declaration suggests South Africa is aiming to dictate terms in the remainder of the match played in Gqeberha. This score sets the stage for a challenging chase for the opposing team. The focus now shifts to how the other team responds to South Africa’s strong batting display in Gqeberha.