Temba Bavuma: News

Boxing Day Test: South Africa elect to field against India

South Africa and India are set to lock horns in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.

04 Dec 2023

Aiden Markram

Markram to lead South Africa in limited-overs India series: Details

South Africa have named their squads for the multi-format series against India, which will commence on December 10.

17 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup 2023: Key takeaways from South Africa's campaign

South Africa's sensational run in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup ended with a three-wicket defeat against Australia in the semi-final.

16 Nov 2023

Mitchell Starc

Temba Bavuma: Decoding his dismal stats in World Cup 2023

South African cricket team captain Temba Bavuma's horrid run of form continued in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

16 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup, SA vs AUS semi-final: Bavuma elects to bat

Australia are up against South Africa in the second semi-final of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

16 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup, SA vs AUS semi-final: Pitch and weather reports

Australia will take on South Africa in the second semi-final of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

10 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup, South Africa overcome Afghanistan: Key stats

South Africa earned a valuable win while chasing against Afghanistan in match number 42 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday in Ahmedabad.

10 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Temba Bavuma completes 1,500 runs in ODI cricket: Key stats

South African skipper Temba Bavuma has accomplished 1,500 runs in ODI cricket.

10 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Temba Bavuma races past 3,500 runs in List A cricket

South African captain Temba Bavuma has raced past 3,500 runs in List A cricket.

05 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup, IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma elects to bat

India will look to continue their winning run when they face upbeat South Africa in match number 37 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Kolkata.

05 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup, IND vs SA: Pitch and weather reports

India and South Africa will look to continue their winning run as they lock horns in match number 37 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Kolkata.

26 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, Pakistan vs South Africa: Statistical preview

Pakistan will be up against South Africa in Match 26 of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

21 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup, ENG vs SA: Pitch and weather report

South Africa and England will fight for redemption as they meet in Match 20 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

20 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup: Bruised England, South Africa lock horns 

South Africa will have redemption in mind as they meet England in Match 20 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

12 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup: SA slam 311/7 against Australia; ton-up Quinton shines 

South Africa have racked up 311/7 against Australia in match number 10 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Lucknow.

06 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Formidable South Africa meet injury-hit Sri Lanka

South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in Match 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Decoding the South Africa squad

South Africa are in great form heading into the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

30 Sep 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Decoding South Africa's best XI for ICC Cricket World Cup

The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will be underway on October 5 in India, with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in the opener.

17 Sep 2023

Aiden Markram

SA vs AUS: Aiden Markram smokes his seventh ODI fifty 

Aiden Markram scored a brilliant half-century in the fifth and deciding ODI against Australia.

5th ODI: Confident South Africa meet Australia in series decider

South Africa and Australia will battle it out in the fifth and deciding ODI of the series.

15 Sep 2023

Rassie van der Dussen

Rassie van der Dussen slams second ODI fifty versus Australia

South African batter Rassie van der Dussen smoked a brilliant half-century in the fourth ODI against Australia.

15 Sep 2023

Anrich Nortje

Injured Anrich Nortje ruled out of Australia ODIs: Details here

In a major setback for Team South Africa, Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODI against Australia due to lower back spasms.

4th ODI: South Africa seek to level series against Australia

In a must-win game, South Africa will meet Australia in the fourth ODI of the five-match series.

12 Sep 2023

Aiden Markram

SA vs AUS: Aiden Markram clocks his second ODI century

Aiden Markram stole the show for South Africa in the third ODI against Australia at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.

Temba Bavuma hammers his fifth ODI fifty-plus score in 2023

South Africa opener Temba Bavuma continued his rich vein of form as he slammed another half-century in the third ODI against Australia at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.

Quinton de Kock clocks his 30th ODI fifty: Key stats

Quinton de Kock gave South Africa a fine start in the third ODI against Australia at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.

08 Sep 2023

Mitchell Marsh

Kagiso Rabada dismisses Mitchell Marsh for 6th time (international cricket)

Kagiso Rabada dismissed Mitchell Marsh for the sixth time in international cricket.

SA vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Gutted hosts seek redemption

Having suffered an agonizing defeat in the series opener, hosts South Africa will aim to settle the scores in the second ODI of the five-match series against Australia.

Temba Bavuma owns the fourth-highest average in ODIs: Key stats

Albeit in a losing cause, Temba Bavuma played a captain's knock in the recently-concluded opening ODI against Australia in Bloemfontein on Thursday (September 7).

Australia down South Africa in first ODI: Key stats

Australia overcame South Africa in the first ODI of the five-match series. SA posted 222/10, riding on Temba Bavuma's sensational 114.

Temba Bavuma slams his fifth ODI century: Key stats

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has slammed his fifth century in ODI cricket.

ICC World Cup 2023: South Africa announce 15-member squad

South Africa have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.

Australia decimate South Africa 3-0 in T20I series: Key takeaways

Australia thrashed South Africa by five wickets in the third and final T20I to finish the series 3-0.

SA vs AUS: Abbott registers his career-best T20I bowling figures

Australia pacer Sean Abbott bowled a great spell in the second T20I against South Africa at the Kingsmead in Durban.

Decoding Temba Bavuma's sorry stats in T20I cricket

Australia will take on hosts South Africa in a three-match T20I series, starting on August 30.

26 Aug 2023

Aiden Markram

Decoding Aiden Markram's stats as captain in T20 cricket

South Africa are set to host Australia in a three-match T20I series, starting on August 30.

SA vs WI, 3rd ODI preview: Visitors can claim series

West Indies secured a crucial win over South Africa in the second match of the three-match ODI series in East London.

Temba Bavuma clocks his highest ODI score, completes 1,000 runs 

South African skipper Temba Bavuma scored a brilliant hundred in the second ODI versus West Indies, albeit in a losing cause.

SA vs WI, 2nd ODI preview: Visitors look to rebuild

After a rained-out first ODI, South Africa will be looking to carry the momentum from the Test series when they face West Indies in the 2nd ODI at Buffalo Park, East London.

SA beat WI in 2nd Test, wrap up series 2-0

South Africa beat West Indies by 284 runs in the 2nd Test in Johannesburg to wrap up the two-match series 2-0.

Temba Bavuma unbeaten on 171 as SA dominate against WI

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma played a captain's knock in the ongoing 2nd Test against West Indies as he smoked his 2nd Test hundred in the second innings at the Wanderers Stadium.

06 Mar 2023

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram named South Africa's T20I captain; Temba Bavuma dropped

In a major development, Aiden Markram has been appointed as South Africa's new captain in T20I cricket.

West Indies' torrid Test run in South Africa continues: Stats 

South Africa defeated West Indies by 87 runs in the opening Test to gain a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

SA vs WI, Test series: Here is the statistical preview

South Africa will host West Indies for a two-match Test series, starting on February 28.

18 Feb 2023

Dean Elgar

Temba Bavuma named South Africa's Test captain: Decoding key stats 

Temba Bavuma has replaced Dean Elgar as South Africa's Test captain.

01 Feb 2023

ICC T20I Rankings

Suryakumar Yadav attains career-high rating in ICC T20I Rankings: Details

Suryakumar Yadav has attained a career-high rating in the latest ICC T20I Rankings.

SA vs ENG 3rd ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI 

Having clinched the series, South Africa will look for a whitewash win in the third and final ODI against England on February 1 (Wednesday).

30 Jan 2023

England Cricket Team

England lose 5th successive ODI match: Key stats

England have lost five successive ODI matches, surrendering another series in the 50-over format.

Temba Bavuma clobbers his third ODI hundred: Key stats

South African skipper Temba Bavuma scored a 102-ball 109 in the second of three-match ODIs against England on Sunday.

South Africa announce squad for England ODIs; Sisanda Magala recalled

South Africa have named their 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match home ODI series against England.

27 Oct 2022

ICC T20 World Cup

T20 WC, SA vs BAN: Temba Bavuma elects to bat

South Africa and Bangladesh will lock horns in the Super 12 match of the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup on Thursday.

IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: Temba Bavuma elects to field

India and South Africa will square off in the 2nd T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on October 2.

IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

India and South Africa will square off in the 2nd T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on October 2.

22 Sep 2022

Cricket News

Temba Bavuma opens up on SA20 snub: Details here

Temba Bavuma said he has been left disappointed and let down at not being picked in the inaugural SA20 auction earlier this week.

20 Sep 2022

Eoin Morgan

SA20 League auction: Full squads, costliest buys, and more

Cricket South Africa on Monday concluded with the first-ever auction for the inaugural SA20 League set to take place in January-February 2023.

South Africa announce squad for T20 World Cup; Bavuma returns

Cricket South Africa (CSA), on Tuesday, announced a 15-member squad for the forthcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia.

Temba Bavuma ruled out of England tour: Details here

South Africa's limited-overs captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of South Africa's upcoming England tour due to an elbow injury.

17 May 2022

Indian Cricket Team

South Africa name T20I squad for India tour: Details here

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India next month.

Durban Test, Day 2: Bangladesh trail by 269 runs

South Africa concluded Day 2 of the ongoing Test against Bangladesh on a fairly dominant note.

Durban Test, Day 1: Elgar, Bavuma propel SA to 233/4

South Africa made the most of the conditions on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead.

South Africa beat India in first ODI: Records broken

The Indian cricket team lost against South Africa in the first ODI at Boland Park in Paarl on Wednesday.

SA vs IND, 1st ODI: Hosts set 297-run target

An excellent 204-run stand by Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen helped South Africa post 296/4 runs against India in the first ODI at Boland Park on Wednesday.

04 Jan 2022

Indian Cricket Team

Johannesburg Test: Shardul gets his fifer after SA fight back

South Africa (191/7) fought back to offer resistance before India hit back in the second session on Day 2 of the second Test match in Johannesburg.

South Africa beat Ireland in third T20I: Records broken

South Africa thrashed Ireland in the third and final T20I to complete a 3-0 series win.

09 Apr 2021

Pakistan Cricket Team

South Africa vs Pakistan, T20Is: Temba Bavuma gets ruled out

South African limited-overs skipper Temba Bavuma has been ruled of the four-match T20I series against Pakistan.

04 Apr 2021

Pakistan Cricket Team

SA win 2nd ODI despite Fakhar's incredible knock: Records broken

South Africa have made a comeback in the three-match ODI series by winning the second game against Pakistan in Johannesburg.

SA name Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma as new captains

Cricket South Africa has made the desired changes in captaincy roles after removing Quinton de Kock as skipper across formats.

Janneman Malan included in South Africa squad for India ODIs

Opening batsman Janneman Malan has been named in South Africa's squad for the upcoming ODI series against India.

1st T20I, SA beat England: Here's the complete statistical review

South Africa sealed a thriller in the first T20I against England to go 1-0 up in the series.

06 Feb 2020

Quinton de Kock

South Africa look to seal ODI series against England

Hosts South Africa would take on visitors England in the second ODI at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban on Friday.

23 Jan 2020

Kagiso Rabada

SA vs England, 4th Test: Can England make it 3-1?

Visitors England would be looking to continue their dominance when they take on hosts South Africa in the fourth and final Test at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg from Friday.

19 Oct 2019

Ishant Sharma

South Africa sent a proxy captain for toss: Here's why

India are locking horns with South Africa in the third Test in Ranchi.

07 Nov 2016

David Warner

Rabada's fiver helps SA win

SA won the first test against Australia by 177 runs taking a 1-0 lead in the series. 22-year old Kagiso Rabada took five wickets for the visitors.