Bavuma’s review dismisses Bartlett as South Africa wins ODI

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma chose to review an unsuccessful lbw appeal against Australia’s Xavier Bartlett in the 48th over of the second one-day international on September 27, and the decision was overturned to dismiss the batter. Circulated footage showed Bavuma and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock in an animated disagreement over whether to seek the review before Bavuma signalled for it. The on-field umpire had rejected the appeal after Lizaad Williams struck Bartlett on the pads. Bavuma and de Kock discussed the decision as the review window ran down, then Bavuma opted to challenge it. The review confirmed the dismissal, ending Bartlett’s innings at 50 from 28 balls and giving South Africa a late breakthrough in Australia’s chase. South Africa went on to win by 32 runs, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Australia were bowled out for 333 while chasing a target of 366. Bartlett’s rapid half-century had briefly helped keep the visitors in contention, but his dismissal came during the closing stages of the chase. The exchange between Bavuma and de Kock became a focus of attention after video circulated on social media.