What record did Temba Bavuma achieve?
South African captain Temba Bavuma continues to script new chapters in his cricketing journey, becoming the oldest South African batter to complete 2,000 ODI runs. Bavuma achieved this personal landmark during the third ODI against India in Visakhapatnam, reaching the milestone at 35 years and 203 days.
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His achievement surpasses Rassie van der Dussen, who reached the same tally at 34 years and 247 days. The moment reflects Bavuma’s longevity, consistency, and resilience at the highest level, especially in a period of transition for South African cricket.
Fastest South Africans to 2,000 ODI Runs
Bavuma joined elite company by becoming the joint-fourth fastest South African to reach the milestone in terms of innings:
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Hashim Amla – 40 innings
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Rassie van der Dussen – 45 innings
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Gary Kirsten – 50 innings
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Temba Bavuma & Quinton de Kock – 53 innings
Matching de Kock—one of South Africa’s modern greats—highlights Bavuma’s class and impact in ODI cricket.
Match Context: India vs South Africa, Series Decider
The milestone came during the third ODI of the India–South Africa series, with the series evenly poised at 1-1. India elected to bowl first, marking their first ODI toss win since the 2023 World Cup semifinal.
The series has been dominated by standout individual performances:
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Virat Kohli – two consecutive centuries, leading run-scorer of the series
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Kuldeep Yadav – top wicket-taker with 5 wickets in the first two matches
Both previous games saw 340+ totals by teams batting first, setting the stage for a high-pressure decider.
Playing XI – 3rd ODI
South Africa
Rickelton, de Kock (wk), Bavuma (c), Breetzke, Markram, Brevis, Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Maharaj, Ngidi, Baartman
India
Rohit Sharma, Jaiswal, Kohli, Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c/wk), Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep, Arshdeep, Prasidh
Bavuma’s Influence on the Proteas
Despite criticism early in his career, Bavuma has emerged as a stabilizing force for South Africa across formats. His batting rhythm, ability to anchor innings, and calm leadership have been key factors in South Africa’s resurgence.
His latest achievement not only adds to his personal legacy but also strengthens his role as a guiding figure for young talents like Brevis, Rickelton, and Breetzke.
FAQs
1. What record did Temba Bavuma achieve?
He became the oldest South African to reach 2,000 ODI runs at 35 years and 203 days.
2. How many innings did Bavuma take to reach the milestone?
He reached 2,000 ODI runs in 53 innings, the joint-fourth quickest for South Africa.
3. Who are the fastest South Africans to 2,000 ODI runs?
Hashim Amla (40), Rassie van der Dussen (45), and Gary Kirsten (50).
4. What is the status of the IND vs SA ODI series?
The series was tied 1-1 going into the third and final ODI.
5. Who were the standout players before the decider?
Virat Kohli (two centuries) and Kuldeep Yadav (5 wickets).
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