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

February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023

Curran fined for 'excessive celebration' of Bavuma dismissal

England all-rounder Sam Curran has been fined 15 percent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for "excessively celebrating" his dismissal of South African captain Temba Bavuma in the second one-day international on Sunday.

January 29, 2023
January 29, 2023

Bavuma century sets up series win for South Africa

South African captain Temba Bavuma hit a century to lead his team to a series-clinching five-wicket win in the second one-day international against England at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022

No time to waste: Bavuma

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma vowed Sunday his team will come out with all guns blazing in their Twenty20 World Cup bow in Australia, with no time to ease themselves into the tournament.

March 19, 2022
March 19, 2022

How Shakib offset Boucher-Bavuma game plan

Bangladesh mounted a terrific effort in getting their very first victory -- a 38-run win -- in South African soil against the Proteas during the first ODI at Centurion yesterday and a pivotal tactical blow was enforced by star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who outdid the ploy that South Africa coach Mark Boucher and captain Temba Bavuma had set Bangladesh up for.

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