Temba Bavuma is a prominent South African cricketer known for his skillful batting and calm leadership. Born on May 17, 1990, in Cape Town, he made history in 2016 by becoming the first Black African to score a Test century for South Africa. Bavuma is celebrated for his technical ability, determination, and consistency, particularly in the longer format of the game. In 2021, he was appointed as the captain of South Africa’s limited-overs teams, becoming the first Black African to lead the national side in any format. His leadership and resilience have made him a respected figure in South African cricket, both on and off the field.
Temba Bavuma
Middle-order Batter | South Africa National Team
Personal Information
Full Name:
Temba Bavuma
Date of Birth:
May 17, 1990 (35 years old)
Place of Birth:
Langa, Western Cape, South Africa
Nationality:
South African
Batting Style:
Right-Handed Bat
Bowling Style:
Right-Arm Medium
Role:
Middle-order Batter
Current International Team:
South Africa
Marital Status:
Married
Wife:
Phila Lobi (married August 26, 2018)
Wife’s Profession:
Marketing Manager, CEO of Lobi Properties, Founder of Phila Lobi Foundation
International Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings Batted | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 63 | 108 | 3,606 | 172 | 37.95 | 49.22 | 4/24 | 1 | 1/29 |
| ODI | 48 | 47 | 1,847 | 144 | 43.97 | 87.74 | 5/7 | 0 | – |
| T20I | 36 | 35 | 670 | 72 | 21.61 | 118.17 | 0/1 | 0 | – |
Domestic Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs Scored | Batting Average | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 175 | 9,979 | 38.38 | 18/53 | 7 | 2/34 |
| List A | 139 | 3,857 | 34.75 | 7/15 | 0 | – |
| Domestic T20s | 131 | 2,653 | 26.80 | 1/10 | – | – |
Notable Franchise Teams
- Lions
- Cape Cobras
- Durban Heat
- Northamptonshire
- Jozi Stars
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Honours & Career Highlights
- **Historic Test Century:** First black African cricketer to score a Test century for South Africa (102* vs England, January 2016).
- **Captaincy Landmark:** First black African cricketer to be appointed permanent captain of South Africa’s Test and ODI teams (formerly T20I captain).
- **ODI Debut Century:** Scored a century on his One Day International debut (113 runs vs Ireland, September 2016), becoming one of only three South African cricketers to achieve this feat.
- **ODI Career Best:** Achieved his career-best ODI score of 144 runs against West Indies (March 2023).
- **Maiden T20I Half-Century:** Scored his first T20I half-century, making 72 runs against Ireland (July 2021).
- **Test Double Century:** Reached a career-high double century in Test cricket against West Indies (200 in March 2023).
- **Leadership in World Cup:** Led South Africa to the semi-final of the 2023 ODI World Cup.
- **Award of Excellence:** Received the Award of Excellence at Cricket South Africa’s annual awards in 2017.
- **Consistent Domestic Performer:** Consistently featured among the top run-getters in South African domestic first-class cricket for several seasons.
