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Temba Bavuma as Test Captain: Wins, Losses and Overall Record

South African cricketer Temba Bavuma has delivered one of the most dominant captaincy records in modern Test cricket since taking charge in early 2023. Leading his team in 13 matches, Bavuma has secured 11 victories, including a historic triumph in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025, while suffering just one defeat—a 214-run loss to Australia in Durban—and one draw against the West Indies.

His leadership has been complemented by a stellar batting performance, with 1,017 runs at an average of 48.42, including three centuries and six fifties, underscoring his ability to anchor innings while guiding the team. The lone setback came in Durban, where Australia’s Matt Renshaw’s double-century and Josh Hazlewood’s career-best six-wicket haul dismantled South Africa’s chase, despite efforts from Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder.

Bavuma’s blend of tactical acumen and on-field contributions has cemented his status as one of the most effective captains in contemporary Test cricket.

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