Temba Bavuma, South Africa

Temba Bavuma is an south african cricketer who plays for the team South Africa. Temba Bavuma was born on May 17, 1990; and as of 2026, He is 36 years old. Temba Bavuma is a batter from South Africa and bats right handed. In his Test career to date, Temba Bavuma has played 66 matches to date in his Test career and has scored 3,810 runs, with an average of 38.10. Temba Bavuma has hit 434 fours and 16 sixes in his Test career.On Jan 1970, he played his recent Test match against India at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, scoring 41 runs off 92 balls. In Temba Bavuma's ODI career, He has played 56 matches to date in his Odi career and has scored 2,065 runs, with an average of 42.14. Temba Bavuma has hit 207 fours and 27 sixes in his Odi career.One of his recent Odi matches took place in Jan 1970 at Kingsmead, Durban, where He contributed 30 runs off 48 balls. Temba Bavuma has played 36 matches to date in his T20 career and has scored 670 runs, with an average of 21.61. Temba Bavuma has hit 62 fours and 16 sixes in his T20 career.In his most recent T20 match against at , which took place in Jan 1970, Temba Bavuma contributed runs off balls to his team's total.

Batter

South Africa

Temba Bavuma

Born May 17, 1990 (36)

Birth Place South Africa

Role Batter

Batting Style Right Handed

Bowling Style Right-arm medium

Temba Bavuma ICC Rankings

TEST

Batting

#5 (775Pts)

Bowling

#161 (5}Pts)

All Rounder

#135 (3Pts)

ODI

Batting

#42 (531Pts)

Bowling

#345 (27Pts)

All Rounder

#266 (14Pts)

Recent Matches

Test

South Africa vs India

Nov 22, 2025

ACA Stadium, Guwahati

ODI

South Africa vs Australia

Sep 24, 2026

Kingsmead, Durban

T20I

South Africa vs Australia

Sep 3, 2023

Kingsmead, Durban

Batting Career Summary

	MAT	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	100s	50	4s	6s	CT
TEST	66	14	3810	172	38.10	48.88	4	26	434	16	32
ODI	56	5	2065	144	42.14	87.2	5	8	207	27	31
T20	36	4	670	72	21.61	118.17	0	1	62	16	15

Bowling Career Summary

	MAT	Wkts	AVG	ECON	Best	5w	10w
TEST	66	1	61.00	3.81	29/1	0	0
ODI	56	0	-	3.57	22/0	0	0

Temba Bavuma's Last 10 Innings

TEST Innings

Vs India	41 (92), 3 (11)
Vs India	3 (11), 55 (136)

ODI Innings

Vs Australia	30 (48)
Vs India	48 (67)
Vs India	46 (48)
Vs England	4 (7)
Vs England	6 (9)

Temba Bavuma's International Debut

TEST

Dec 26, 2014

For:South Africa

Vs:West Indies

Venue:St George's Park, Gqeberha

ODI

Sep 25, 2016

For:South Africa

Vs:Ireland

Venue:Willowmoore Park, Benoni

T20

Sep 18, 2019

For:South Africa

Vs:India

Venue:I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

Teams Represented

South Africa International

Gauteng Active Northamptonshire Active South Africa A Active South African Invitation XI Former Cape Cobras Active South Africa Under-19 Active Lions Active Jo'burg Giants Active Jozi Stars Active Durban Heat Former Quinny’s Kites Active Richelieu Eagles Former Sunrisers Eastern Cape Former Ghent Gladiators Active

Player Biography

A trailblazing leader of profound resilience, tactical patience, and historic significance, Temba Bavuma stands as a transformative figure in South African sporting history. Born in the township of Langa, Cape Town, the compact right-handed middle-order batter and athletic fielder combines a solid defensive technique, quick footwork against spin, and an exceptional ability to graft under immense pressure. As the first black African batter to score a Test century and the first to lead South Africa as permanent national captain across formats, his career represents both athletic excellence and a monumental cultural breakthrough for the country.

Bavuma made his Test debut against the West Indies at Gqeberha in December 2014, before earning his One-Day International cap against Ireland at Benoni in September 2016. His arrival on the global stage was headlined by a historic, unbeaten 102 against England at Cape Town in January 2016, a moment that resonated far beyond the boundary ropes. Since establishing his role in the national side, he has provided essential middle-order stability while demonstrating remarkable composure against top-tier pace and spin attacks worldwide.

In limited-overs cricket, Bavuma proved his initial doubters wrong by developing into a highly efficient top-order run producer, scoring a century on ODI debut and consistently delivering in crucial moments. Appointed limited-overs captain in 2021 and Test captain in 2023, he established a calm, unpretentious leadership style that transformed the national setup. His crowning glory as captain came in June 2025 at Lord's, where he led South Africa to a historic World Test Championship final victory over Australia, scoring a heroic second-innings 66 to end his country's 27-year ICC title drought.

Beyond numerical milestones, Bavuma remains a symbol of hope and representation for millions across South Africa. Respected for his dignified demeanour, sharp fielding in the ring, and unyielding mental strength, he carries the weight of history with quiet grace. His enduring legacy continues to unfold as a World Test Championship-winning skipper who has inspired an entire nation.

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