Temba Bavuma

South Africa's next two Test series are like cup finals: Bavuma

A clean sweep of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, which starts at Kingsmead on Wednesday, and the two tests with Pakistan from Dec 26, would put South Africa into June’s final at Lord’s.

Bavuma back as captain in South Africa’s squad for Sri Lanka Tests

A major inclusion in the side sees full-time skipper Temba Bavuma return as skipper, having recovered from a left elbow injury, which ruled him out of the recent series in Bangladesh.

With Bavuma injured, Markram to lead Proteas in first Test in Bangladesh

Aiden Markram will replace Temba Bavuma as South Africa captain for the first Test against Bangladesh later this month, Cricket South Africa said on Friday.

Bavuma out of third Ireland ODI and doubt for Bangladesh tour

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will miss the third and final one-day international against Ireland in Abu Dhabi on Monday and is a doubt to lead the Test team on a two-match tour of Bangladesh that starts on Oct. 21.

Bavuma, de Zorzi put SA on front foot in first WI Test

Bavuma's determined 86 and a more enterprising 78 from de Zorzi were linchpins in the Proteas' effort on a benign surface offering little for the bowlers but also made free scoring difficult because of its two-paced nature.

Elgar named SA captain for farewell Test against India

Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the final Test of the series against India, Cricket South Africa confirmed after the conclusion of the first game on Thursday. Bavuma sustained an injury while fielding on Day 1 of the Test match and as a result, played no further part in the game after scans revealed a hamstring strain.

South Africa rest Bavuma for India ODIs, T20Is

Bavuma opened the innings in the World Cup but averaged only 18.12 across his eight games with a high score of 35

SA not playing a 'Mickey Mouse team' in semis, says Bavuma

"A lot of people believe that this could be the year that we see ourselves in the final," Bavuma, who remains doubtful to play the semi-final due his hamstring injury, told reporters.

India clash no choking matter for Bavuma

South Africa, yet to lift one-day international cricket's showpiece trophy, have often been the authors of their own downfall

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

South Africa's next two Test series are like cup finals: Bavuma

A clean sweep of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, which starts at Kingsmead on Wednesday, and the two tests with Pakistan from Dec 26, would put South Africa into June’s final at Lord’s.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Bavuma back as captain in South Africa’s squad for Sri Lanka Tests

A major inclusion in the side sees full-time skipper Temba Bavuma return as skipper, having recovered from a left elbow injury, which ruled him out of the recent series in Bangladesh.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

With Bavuma injured, Markram to lead Proteas in first Test in Bangladesh

Aiden Markram will replace Temba Bavuma as South Africa captain for the first Test against Bangladesh later this month, Cricket South Africa said on Friday.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

Bavuma out of third Ireland ODI and doubt for Bangladesh tour

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will miss the third and final one-day international against Ireland in Abu Dhabi on Monday and is a doubt to lead the Test team on a two-match tour of Bangladesh that starts on Oct. 21.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Bavuma, de Zorzi put SA on front foot in first WI Test

Bavuma's determined 86 and a more enterprising 78 from de Zorzi were linchpins in the Proteas' effort on a benign surface offering little for the bowlers but also made free scoring difficult because of its two-paced nature.

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

Elgar named SA captain for farewell Test against India

Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the final Test of the series against India, Cricket South Africa confirmed after the conclusion of the first game on Thursday. Bavuma sustained an injury while fielding on Day 1 of the Test match and as a result, played no further part in the game after scans revealed a hamstring strain.

December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023

South Africa rest Bavuma for India ODIs, T20Is

Bavuma opened the innings in the World Cup but averaged only 18.12 across his eight games with a high score of 35

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

SA not playing a 'Mickey Mouse team' in semis, says Bavuma

"A lot of people believe that this could be the year that we see ourselves in the final," Bavuma, who remains doubtful to play the semi-final due his hamstring injury, told reporters.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

India clash no choking matter for Bavuma

South Africa, yet to lift one-day international cricket's showpiece trophy, have often been the authors of their own downfall

October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023

We were lucky, admits Bavuma after narrow win

It was left to the last pair of Keshav Maharaj (seven not out) and Tabraiz Shamsi (four not out) to score the last 11 runs for South Africa's fifth win in six games.