| Biography/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Temba Bavuma |
| Date of Birth | May 17, 1990 |
| Age | 35 years (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Langa, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Cricketer (Right-Handed Batter) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.62 m) |
| Weight | Approx. 65 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Tattoo | None |
| Family | |
| Father | Vuyo Bavuma (Former Journalist) |
| Mother | Phumza Bavuma |
| Siblings | Brother: Phola Bavuma Sister: Phila Bavuma |
| Education | |
| School | South African College Junior School, Newlands, St David’s Marist Inanda High School, Sandton |
| College/University | Johannesburg of University |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce degree in Financial Management, Johannesburg |
| Career | |
| Test Debut | 26 December 2014 vs West Indies |
| ODI Debut | 25 September 2016 vs Ireland |
| T20I Debut | 18 September 2019 vs India |
| IPL/Domestic Teams | Gauteng, Lions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape |
| Captaincy | South Africa (Test & ODI formats) |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium |
| Achievements & Awards | |
| Historic Milestones | First Black African to score a Test century for South Africa (102* vs England, 2016) First Black African full-time South African captain Scored a century on ODI debut (113 vs Ireland) Scored career-best 144 vs West Indies in ODIs |
| Awards | CSA Award of Excellence (2017) BCCI Lala Amarnath Award (2023) |
| Relationship & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Phila Lobi |
| Marriage Date | August 25, 2018 |
| Children | None |
| Hobbies & Interests | |
| Favorite Player | AB de Villiers |
| Hobbies | Golf, Nature Trips, Watching PGA Tour |
| Net Worth & Social Media | |
| Estimated Net Worth | $5 million |
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Lesser-Known Facts About Temba Bavuma
- Temba started playing cricket at the Soweto Cricket Club, and his early life was spent in a cricket-loving township known as Langa.
- In a class essay, with a South African passport in hand, he recounted his interactions with the President while telling South Africans his wish to play for the country and represent them internationally.
- He was the first Black African to assume the full-time batting captaincy of South Africa’s men’s team.
- His Test century against England in 2016 was celebrated as a transformative milestone in South African cricket.
- He founded the Temba Bavuma Foundation which seeks to address youth disadvantage in South Africa through sports, education, and mentorship programs.
- Bavuma is a fitness junkie as well as an avid golfer, competing in golf events during his free time.
FAQs on Temba Bavuma
Who is Temba Bavuma?
Temba Bavuma is a South Africa cricketer and national construction team’s head, who saw through the pervading walls of discrimination in cricket.
What is Temba Bavuma’s age?
He is turning 35 in the year 2025.
Who is Temba Bavuma’s wife?
He married Phila Lobi in August 2018, making her his wife.
What is Bavuma’s highest Test score?
He is the record holder for the highest runs scored in a Test match at 172.
What is his net worth?
In 2025, he will be reported to have a total wealth of $5 million.
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