A Legacy Born In Langa
The Rise Of Temba Bavuma
“Temba Bavuma” grew up In “Langa”, A township In Cape Town. He started playing cricket In Dusty Nets. Now He is the captain of South Africa’s national team. He is Not Only A Good Player, But also a symbol of hope and change. His success shows How far Hard work can Take You.
Quick Profile Overview
- Full Name: Temba Bavuma
- Born: 17 May 1990, Langa, Western Cape, South Africa
- Batting Style: Right Handed Middle Order Batsman
- Bowling Style: Right Arm medium
- Playing Role: Batsman And captain of The national team
International Career Highlights
Test Cricket Breaking Boundaries
Temba Played His first Test match On 26 December 2014 Against West Indies.
- Matches: 63
- Runs: 3,606
- Average: 37.95
- Centuries: 4
- Fifties: 24
- Top Score: 172
One-Day Internationals (ODIs)
Instant Impact
His ODI debut was on 25 September 2016 against Ireland.
- Matches: 44
- Runs: 1,631
- Average: 42.92
- Centuries: 5
- Fifties: 4
- Top Score: 144 vs West Indies (18 March 2023)
T20 Internationals
Leadership Under Pressure
Temba played his first T20I match on 18 September 2019 against India.
- Matches: 36
- Runs: 670
- Average: 21.61
- Top Score: 72
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Captaincy and Leadership Achievements
A Captain of Many Firsts
Temba became captain of the ODI and T20I teams in March 2021. He is also the current Test captain in 2025.
Captaincy Record (as of 2025):
- Test: 9 matches – 8 wins, 1 draw
- ODI: 38 matches – 21 wins, 16 losses
- T20I: 25 matches – 15 wins, 9 losses
Career Milestones And Rare Records
- He is the only South African besides Colin Ingram to score a century on ODI debut.
- He was the first black African to score a Test century for South Africa.
- His best ODI score is 144 runs.
- He took 1 wicket in ODIs against Australia in 2016.
- He always plays well in ICC tournaments and World Cups.
Domestic And Franchise Cricket Career
Consistent Across Formats
Temba started his first-class career in 2008 with Gauteng. He joined the Lions in 2010/11.
- First-Class Runs: Around 9,979
- Average: 38.38
- Centuries: 18
- Fifties: 53
Teams he played for:
- Gauteng, Lions, Cape Cobras, Durban Heat, Northamptonshire, Jozi Stars, Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Recent Developments
Injury Woes & World Test Championship Drama
Temba had an elbow injury in 2025 and missed some important matches. He also had hamstring and thumb injuries before. Even with these injuries, he is still a key player and leader in South Africa’s team.
Cultural Impact
More Than Just Numbers
Temba’s story is bigger than cricket. He grew up in a poor area but became captain of the national team. As A black African. He Inspires many Young people. He shows that anything Is possible with hard Work.
Conclusion
A Pillar Of The Proteas
“Temba Bavuma” is more Than just a good cricket Player. He is a strong leader and a Role model. His Journey has Changed how people Think about Race, sport, And success In South Africa.