South Africa · Lions
Temba Bavuma
36South Africa
- Right-handed opener
- Right-arm medium bowler
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T20 record
Batting
| Mat | Inns | Runs | Balls | Avg | SR | HS | 50s | 4s | 6s | Dot % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 97 | 88 | 1,971 | 1,600 | 25.60 | 123.2 | 104 | 6 | 169 | 48 | 33.6 |
| Pro20 | 45 | 39 | 979 | 785 | 30.60 | 124.7 | 104 | 3 | 79 | 22 | 30.6 |
| Last 10 | 10 | 10 | 166 | 124 | 16.60 | 133.9 | 50 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 33.9 |
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Dot balls34% (field 38% across CSA T20 Challenge, T20Is and 2 more)
Weaknesses
- Six-hittingone every 33.3 balls (field 23.5 across CSA T20 Challenge, T20Is and 2 more)
By phase
| Balls faced | SR | Out | Balls bowled | Econ | Wkts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 619 | 110.0 | 34 | 0 | – | 0 |
| Middle overs | 816 | 126.3 | 31 | 0 | – | 0 |
| Death (overs 16–20) | 165 | 157.0 | 12 | 0 | – | 0 |
Team
Leagues
| Years | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | Wkts | Econ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro20 | 2013–2024 | 45 | 979 | 30.60 | 124.7 | – | – |
| Mzansi Super League | 2018–2019 | 11 | 237 | 26.30 | 131.7 | – | – |
| SA20 | 2023–2024 | 5 | 85 | 17.00 | 125.0 | – | – |
T20 streaks
| Last 10 | Career | Now | Best | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30+ score | 3/10 | 36% | 0 | 5 | 200500203503326 |
- Temba Bavuma has made 30 or more in 3 of the last 10 T20 innings.
Last 10 T20s
| Date | Team | Opponent | Ground | Bat | Bowl | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 2024 | Lions | Boland | The Wanderers Stadium | 26 (16) | – | Won by 44 runsW 44 runs |
| 4 Feb 2024 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Paarl Royals | St George's Park | 33 (30) | – | Won by 5 wicketsW 5 wkts |
| 3 Sept 2023 | South Africa | Australia | Kingsmead | 0 (1) | – | Lost by 5 wicketsL 5 wkts |
| 1 Sept 2023 | South Africa | Australia | Kingsmead | 35 (17) | – | Lost by 8 wicketsL 8 wkts |
| 30 Aug 2023 | South Africa | Australia | Kingsmead | 0 (2) | – | Lost by 111 runsL 111 runs |
| 11 Feb 2023 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Pretoria Capitals | The Wanderers Stadium | 2 (2) | – | Won by 4 wicketsW 4 wkts |
| 9 Feb 2023 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Joburg Super Kings | SuperSport Park | 0 (1) | – | Won by 14 runsW 14 runs |
| 5 Feb 2023 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Joburg Super Kings | The Wanderers Stadium | 50 (34) | – | Lost by 24 runsL 24 runs |
| 3 Feb 2023 | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Durban's Super Giants | Kingsmead | 0 (1) | – | No resultNo result |
| 6 Nov 2022 | South Africa | Netherlands | Adelaide Oval | 20 (20) | – | Lost by 13 runsL 13 runs |
Read more
- What is Australia’s name worth at the bookmakers?South Africa have beaten Australia in six ODI series in a row, and Australia started as favourites in every game of the last five. Eight years of bilateral ODIs show how often the market has been right about them.
- The old men at the top of Test cricketAustralia took the Ashes 4-1 with one player under 30 in the squad. The puzzle is whether this side is great, or simply the last one standing in a thin field.
- How much is Temba Bavuma's 179 worth to South Africa?At Kingsmead the captain made 3 and 1. Now he has put South Africa in charge, and the draw is the opponent they should fear.
- South Africa’s two-spinner plan begins with NortjeBavuma has picked for a turning wicket, but Rabada’s absence gives the first pace spell particular weight.
- How far does South Africa's hold over Australia really reach?The rivalry looks increasingly lopsided, and the familiar international pecking order offers Australia little comfort.