Temba Bavuma played a stellar role as captain as South Africa beat India by 30 runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in the first Test of the two-match series. After being dismissed for three in the first innings, he compiled an unbeaten 55 in the second essay in a low-scoring came that ended inside three days. The significance of Bavuma’s knock can be gauged from the fact that he was the other batter from either side to register a half-century. The next best was 39 by KL Rahul in India’s first innings. After South Africa crumbled to 91-7 in their second innings, Bavuma featured in a game-defining 44-run stand with Corbin Bosch (25). Bavuma has led South Africa in 11 Test matches so far and is yet to lose a game. In this feature, we compare his Test stats with those of Rohit Sharma after the latter had also led India in the same number of games. Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Who has a better win percentage after leading in 11 Tests? Bavuma has led South Africa in 11 Tests so far out of which they have won 10, while one game ended in a draw. The defiant cricketer is yet to taste defeat as Test captain. He has an excellent win percentage of 90. 90. (Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma: Captaincy stats after 11 Tests) Of his first 11 Tests as captain, Rohit won six and lost three, while two matches ended in a draw. At that stage, he had a win percentage of 54. 54. Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Who has more runs and a better average after leading in 11 Tests? Having led South Africa in 11 Tests, Bavuma has scored 969 runs, averaging 57, with the aid of three tons and six fifties. His best of 172 was registered against West Indies in Johannesburg in March 2023. The batter also notched up scores of 113 against Sri Lanka in Durban in November 2024 and 106 against Pakistan in Cape Town in January 2025. (Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Batting stats as captain after 11 Tests) After 11 Tests as captain, Rohit had 690 runs to his name at an average of 40. 58, with two hundreds and two fifties. His best as captain at that stage was 120, which came against Australia in Nagpur in February 2023. Rohit had also scored 103 against West Indies in Roseau in July 2023. Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Who has more away wins after leading in 11 Tests? Of his 11 Tests as captain so far, Bavuma has registered two wins in away conditions and one at a neutral venue. Under his leadership, the Proteas beat West Indies in Guyana by 40 runs in August 2024. They recently beat India by 30 runs in Kolkata. Before that, South Africa had thumped Australia by five wickets in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) at Lord’s in June 2025. Of Rohit’s first six Tests as captain, India won two in away conditions. India beat West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in Roseau in July 2023. They also got the better of South Africa by seven wickets in Cape Town in January 2024. Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Who has a better batting record in wins after leading in 11 Tests? In 10 Tests that South Africa have won, Bavuma has scored 868 runs at an average of 54. 25. The 35-year-old has registered three centuries and five fifties in winning causes. The batter also scored 86 & 15* against West Indies in Port of Spain (August 2024) in a match that finished in a draw. (Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Batting stats as captain in wins after 11 Tests) In six Test matches that Team India won, Rohit scored 431 runs at an average of 53. 87, with the aid of two hundreds. His 120 against Australia in Nagpur in February 2023 resulted in an innings and 132-run win for India. His 103 against West Indies in Roseau in July 2023 also came in a thumping innings victory.
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Rams-49ers: 5 plays that decided the outcome
The Los Angeles Rams left nothing to chance this time around when they faced off against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. The Rams (7-2) demolished the 49ers (6-4) behind another Matthew Stafford gem and a physical defensive effort. Rams legend perfectly summed it up in his postgame tweet.
LA stormed out to a 21-0 lead in the first half before San Francisco “tried” to make a comeback bid in the early second half. It wasn’t nearly enough, with the Rams making significantly more plays on both offense and defense to avenge their Week 5 loss against their rival.
But which plays sealed the deal? Here are the five game-defining moments from Los Angeles’s Week 10 win:
### 1. Nate Landman Forced Fumble (Rams 14, 49ers 0) — 3:24 left in 1st Quarter
The Rams jumped on the 49ers early, mirroring how San Francisco started against LAR in Week 5. Only this time, when the 49ers tried to throw their own counterpunch, the Rams delivered an uppercut of their own.
On 2nd & 10 at the LAR 39-yard line, Mac Jones threw a short pass to Jaquan Jennings, who picked up the first down. But Nate Landman, as he typically does, came in for a swarming tackle, using his right arm to dislodge the ball from Jennings. Kam Kinchens scooped up the loose ball and returned it to the LAR 41.
It was a huge momentum swing that allowed LA to keep their foot on the gas.
### 2. Byron Young Stops Christian McCaffrey on 4th Down (Rams 21, 49ers 0) — 8:45 left in 2nd Quarter
Byron Young stepped up with a crucial defensive stop on 4th down to keep the 49ers off the scoreboard early, maintaining the Rams’ dominant lead.
### 3. 4th & 3 Conversion from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua (Rams 21, 49ers 14) — 6:20 left in 3rd Quarter
To open the second half, San Francisco drove downfield and scored, narrowing the gap to a one-score game. Los Angeles responded with a critical drive but faced resistance after crossing the SF 30.
After failing to connect with Kyren Williams in the flat on 3rd & 3, head coach Sean McVay decided to go for it on 4th & 3 at San Francisco’s 28-yard line. Rather than risking a field goal or punting, McVay put the ball in the hands of his best players: Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua.
The duo didn’t disappoint, converting the crucial fourth down and keeping the drive alive.
### 4. Davante Adams Red Zone Touchdown (Rams 28, 49ers 14) — 2:39 left in 3rd Quarter
The Rams have clearly found the solution to their early-season red zone struggles. Stafford and Adams connected for the sixth time in just a three-game span.
When the Rams needed to ensure they were putting their division rivals away, they turned to their leading touchdown playmaker. Adams hauled in a touchdown pass that extended LA’s lead and shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.
### 5. Emmanuel Forbes Hauls in Interception (Rams 35, 49ers 20) — 8:29 left in 4th Quarter
Every time San Francisco tried to counterpunch Los Angeles, the Rams defense was ready.
On 4th & 4 at the SF 41-yard line, Mac Jones targeted George Kittle for the first down. But Emmanuel Forbes timed his jump perfectly, deflecting the pass and hauling in the batted ball for only the second interception of his Rams career.
Even special teams contributed some positive plays throughout the game, rounding out a complete team effort.
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What were your favorite plays from the game? Which moment do you think ultimately changed the outcome? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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