MUMBAI: As they get ready for a multi-format tour of India, which includes two Test matches, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will be taking inspiration from New Zealand's clean sweep against India in October-November 2024.
The Black Caps won the first Test in Bengaluru by eight wickets, the second in Pune by 113 runs, and completed the whitewash —the first ever by any team in India in decades —with a 25-run win at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Though South Africa will be playing only two Tests in India, Bavuma hoped that they would be able to win both the matches and script a clean sweep of their own. Bavuma, who spearheaded South Africa to the World Test Champions title, said he will be talking to New Zealand captain Kane Williamson to pick his mind for tips on how to beat India at home.
"Touring India is never an easy one. So, looking at the way, New Zealand approached its business, I think it was inspiring in many ways. A lot of touring teams, a lot of away teams come to India and haven't been successful, " said Bavuma in an interaction.