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Temba Bavuma Career [Twitter]
Temba Bavuma was born on May 17, 1990, in Cape Town. The current South African test captain has made a significant impact both with leadership and with the bat.
Temba began his journey in the sport in Langa; he was also raised among fellow cricketers Thami Tsolekile and Malusi Siboto. Along with his cricketing journey, he also focused on his studies. His education began at the South African College Junior School in Newlands, and he continued it further at St David's Marist Inanda.
Temba Bavuma's Cricket Career
Temba Bavuma started his domestic career in 2008, playing against Eastern Province. In the 2010/11 season, he showcased his prowess and made 242 runs in four matches at an average of 60.50 playing for Lions.
After making a significant impact with the bat, he was also included in the South Africa A team, and he also played against Sri Lanka A, Ireland, Australia A, and India A.
Temba Bavuma International Career
Temba Bavuma International Career (Source:@AnalystGus,x.com)
In 2024, South Africa's star batter made his debut against the West Indies, and this was the beginning of his illustrious career. However, it was in January 2016 that he etched his name in history by becoming the first black cricketer to score a Test century for South Africa.
His unbeaten 102 against England in Cape Town was a moment to watch out in South African cricket.
Talking about his ODI debut, Bavuma continued to make headlines and scored a century on his ODI debut against Ireland in September 2016. This accomplishment, along with his all-round skills, quickly established him as a vital asset to the national team.
Temba Bavuma's T20I Career
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Temba Bavuma's T20I Career (Source:@ICC,x.com)
In August 2019, Bavuma secured a spot in South Africa's T20I squad for the series against India. On September 18, 2019, he made his T20I debut for South Africa in a match against India, during which he scored 49 runs.
Temba Bavuma has played 36 matches to date in his T20 career and has scored 670 runs, with an average of 22. Temba Bavuma has hit 62 fours and 16 sixes in his T20 career.In his most recent T20 match against Australia at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, South Africa, which took place in Sep 2023, Temba Bavuma contributed 0 runs off 1 balls to his team's total.
Temba Bavuma ODI career
Temba Bavuma ODI career (Source:@ProteasMenCSA,x.com)
On September 25, 2016, Bavuma made his ODI debut against Ireland, opening the batting and scoring a century (113 runs). This remarkable achievement made him one of only three South African cricketers to score a century on ODI debut.
In ODIs, Bavuma has featured in 38 matches, amassing 1,512 runs with an impressive average of 46, accompanied by 146 fours and 23 sixes. During his ODI career, Temba has made several notable records, one of which is that he is ranked 14th to reach the fastest 1000 runs.
Temba Bavuma Test career
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Temba Bavuma Test career (Source:@academy_dinda,x.com)
Temba Bavuma made his Test debut for South Africa against the West Indies on December 26, 2014. However, it was on January 5, 2016, that he etched his name in history by becoming the first black cricketer to score a Test century for South Africa.
In the Test arena, Bavuma has played 57 matches, accumulating 2,997 runs at an average of 35. One of the most significant achievements for Temba was leading the Proteas to victory in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.
With this win, South Africa won its first ICC title in 27 years. His captaincy has been marked by a strong win record, with nine wins and a draw in ten Tests.
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