Proteas captain Temba Bavuma fights to free his thumb from helmet: WATCH

South Africa is currently engaged in an intense battle with Sri Lanka in the first Test of their threematch series in Durban After a dramatic collapse in their first innings where they were bowled out for just 191 the hosts staged a remarkable recovery thanks to an outstanding bowling performance Marco Jansen was the star of the show claiming 7 wickets for just 13 runs while Gerald Coetzee supported him with figures of 2 for 18 Together they dismantled Sri Lankarsquos batting lineup sending them back to the pavilion for a mere 42 runs in just 135 oversWith a commanding lead of 149 runs South Africa took to the crease in their second innings with renewed vigor However by the close of play on Day 2 they had lost 3 wickets for 132 runs leaving captain Temba Bavuma and young Tristan Stubbs to continue the fight at the crease As the match unfolds South Africa is wellpositioned with a lead of 281 runs and the pair at the crease showing promise for the hostsAlso ReadThis Indian veteran makes history for all wrong reasons after IPL auction snubWhile Day 1 was full of dramatic cricket it also provided some lighter moments A particularly bizarre incident involving Temba Bavuma went viral providing some comic relief amidst the tense atmosphere The Proteasrsquo skipper found himself in a rather uncomfortable situation while standing at the nonstrikerrsquos end with Kyle Verreynne on strikeLord bavuma ke anguthe fas gye SAvSL pictwittercomOBXwVIlbgXmdash biharmeme biharmemes November 28 2024As the bowler Lahiru Kumara began his runup Bavuma attempted to adjust his helmet only for his thumb to get stuck Struggling to free his thumb Bavumarsquos flustered efforts were caught on camera leading to some awkward but hilarious moments Despite the discomfort Bavuma managed to get his thumb out just in time to avoid a delay in play The incident quickly gained traction on social media with fans and meme pages having a field day poking fun at the skipperrsquos misfortune Bavuma who is no stranger to online trolling once again found himself the subject of lighthearted ridiculeOn a more serious note Bavuma also earned accolades for his remarkable batting display on Day 1 The South African captain displayed incredible skill and athleticism when he launched a stunning flying upper cut six off Lahiru Kumararsquos shortpitched delivery The shot a combination of perfect timing and audacious flair wowed the crowd as the ball sailed over the boundary for six Bavumarsquos efforts with the bat were instrumental as he played a crucial knock of 70 runs off 117 balls the highest score in South Africarsquos first innings His knock helped stabilize the innings after the early collapse with South Africa eventually posting a total of 191In the second innings Bavuma continued to make his presence felt with a steady 24 runs off 45 balls contributing to South Africarsquos growing lead As the match progresses the hosts are in a strong position thanks in no small part to their captainrsquos contributions both with the bat and his leadership on the fieldWith Day 2 drawing to a close and South Africa leading by 281 runs the contest remains finely poised As Sri Lanka looks to make a strong response all eyes will be on Bavuma and his team to maintain their advantage and push for a decisive victory