Temba Bavuma is one of South Africa’s most influential modern-day captains. From leading the side in all three international formats to guiding the Proteas to historic milestones, Bavuma’s captaincy record reflects consistency, resilience, and calm leadership.
Below is a format-wise breakdown of Temba Bavuma’s captaincy record in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket, updated with the latest available data.
Temba Bavuma Captaincy Record – All Formats
| Format | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 12 | 11 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 91.67% |
| ODI | 49 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54.17% |
| T20I | 25 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.50% |
| Total | 86 | 52 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 61.90% |
1. Temba Bavuma Captaincy Record in Test Cricket
| Matches | Won | Lost | Draw | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 91.67% |
Temba Bavuma has enjoyed a phenomenal start as South Africa’s Test captain. Since taking charge in 2023, the Proteas are yet to lose a single Test match under his leadership.
Highlights
- Second captain in history to remain unbeaten in his first 12 Tests
- 10 Test wins in his first 11 matches
- Led South Africa to ICC World Test Championship (WTC) victory in 2025
- Part of a historic unbeaten Test run
South Africa rebounded strongly in the WTC cycle, winning seven consecutive Tests — five under Bavuma — to qualify for the final and eventually lift the Test mace.
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2. Temba Bavuma Captaincy Record in ODI Cricket
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 54.17% |
Bavuma’s ODI captaincy has delivered mixed but competitive results. While South Africa suffered series defeats against Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, they remained a strong limited-overs side under his leadership.
ODI Captaincy Notes
- Reached the semi-final of the 2023 ODI World Cup
- 26 wins in 49 matches as captain
- Aimed at building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup at home
Despite setbacks in ICC events, Bavuma remains central to South Africa’s long-term ODI leadership plans.
3. Temba Bavuma Captaincy Record in T20I Cricket
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 62.50% |
Temba Bavuma captained South Africa in T20Is between 2021 and 2022, spanning two T20 World Cups.
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T20I Captaincy Highlights
- 15 wins in 25 matches
- Narrowly missed semi-final qualification in the 2021 T20 World Cup
- Stepped down after the 2022 T20 World Cup
- Among the top three South African captains by T20I win percentage (minimum 20 matches)
4. Temba Bavuma Captaincy Record in Domestic T20 Cricket
| Tournament | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSA T20 Challenge | 17 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 76.47% |
| Mzansi Super League | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Bavuma enjoyed significant success with the Lions, leading them to two CSA T20 titles (2019 & 2021). However, his stint with Jozi Stars in the Mzansi Super League proved challenging, ending without a win.
Overall Assessment of Temba Bavuma’s Captaincy
Temba Bavuma’s captaincy journey has been defined by:
- Elite Test leadership
- Strong domestic success
- Competitive white-ball results
- Calm, composed on-field decision-making
Key Achievements of Temba Bavuma as Captain
- ICC World Test Championship Winner (2025):
Led South Africa to their first-ever WTC title, guiding the team through a remarkable comeback in the cycle and winning the final. - Unbeaten Start as Test Captain:
Remained undefeated in his first 12 Test matches, recording 11 wins and 1 draw, one of the best starts by any Test captain in history. - Fastest to 10 Test Wins (South Africa):
Became the quickest South African captain to register 10 Test victories. - Historic Overseas Test Success:
Captained South Africa to crucial away Test wins, reinforcing the team’s reputation as one of the strongest traveling sides. - CSA T20 Challenge Titles (2019 & 2021):
Led the Lions to two domestic T20 championships, losing only three matches across both title-winning seasons. - Leadership Across All Formats:
One of the few South African cricketers to captain the national team in Test, ODI, and T20I formats. - Consistent Win Percentage:
Maintained an overall captaincy win rate of over 60% across international formats.
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While ICC trophies in limited-overs formats remain elusive, his unbeaten Test record and WTC triumph place him among South Africa’s most successful captains.
As South Africa builds toward future ICC tournaments, Bavuma continues to be a vital figure in shaping the team’s leadership and legacy.
