Temba Bavuma is a South African cricketer who has played for the South African national team and various domestic teams.
According to available online sources, Bavuma is approximately 1.62 meters tall, which is equivalent to around 5 feet 4 inches.
Bavuma is a right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm off break bowler who has played in all three formats of the game. He made his international debut for South Africa in 2015 and has become an important member of the national team, known for his solid technique and calm temperament.
Prominent Batting Performances of Temba Bavuma
Temba Bavuma is a talented cricketer who has had a number of impressive batting performances throughout his career. Some of his notable batting performances include:
- In January 2016, Bavuma scored his maiden Test century against England at Cape Town, becoming the first black South African to score a century in Test cricket. He scored 102 runs off 191 balls, helping South Africa win the match by 340 runs.
- In August 2016, Bavuma scored his second Test century against New Zealand at Hamilton, scoring 113 runs off 238 balls. This was a crucial innings that helped South Africa draw the match and secure a series win.
- In November 2016, Bavuma scored his third Test century against Australia at Adelaide, scoring 102 runs off 246 balls. This was an important innings that helped South Africa draw the match and win the series.
- In December 2016, Bavuma scored his fourth Test century against Sri Lanka at Port Elizabeth, scoring 102 runs off 217 balls. This was an important innings that helped South Africa win the match by an innings and 118 runs.
- In February 2017, Bavuma scored his fifth Test century against New Zealand at Wellington, scoring 102 runs off 186 balls. This was an important innings that helped South Africa win the match by 8 wickets.
- In September 2018, Bavuma scored his sixth Test century against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, scoring 102 runs off 201 balls. This was an important innings that helped South Africa win the match by an innings and 120 runs.
- In October 2019, Bavuma scored his seventh Test century against India at Ranchi, scoring 115 runs off 201 balls. This was a crucial innings that helped South Africa draw the match and secure a series win.
- In December 2019, Bavuma scored his eighth Test century against England at Port Elizabeth, scoring 103 runs off 177 balls. This was an important innings that helped South Africa win the match by 107 runs.
- In February 2020, Bavuma scored his ninth Test century against Australia at Johannesburg, scoring 102 runs off 146 balls. This was an important innings that helped South Africa win the match by 107 runs.
- In November 2020, Bavuma scored his tenth Test century against England at Cape Town, scoring 110 runs off 173 balls. This was an important innings that helped South Africa draw the match and win the series.
In addition to his Test centuries, Bavuma has also scored several half-centuries and played important innings for South Africa in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. He is an important member of the South African national team and has a reputation for being a solid and reliable batsman.