Temba Bavuma Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More StarsUnfolded

NicknameSachinProfession(s)• Cricketer (Batsman)
• Golfer
• BusinessmanPhysical Stats & MoreHeightin centimeters- 160 cm
in meters- 1.60 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 3”Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 65 kg
in pounds- 143 lbsBody Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 44 Inches
- Waist: 30 Inches
- Biceps: 15 InchesEye ColourBlackHair ColourBaldCricketInternational DebutODI- On 25 September 2016 against Ireland
Test- On 26 December 2014 against West Indies
T20- On 18 September 2019 against IndiaJersey Number#11 (South Africa)
Domestic/State Team• Soweto Cricket Club
• Gauteng
• Lions
• Cape Cobras
• Highveld Lions
• Gauteng Under-19
• South African Schools
• South African Invitation XI
• South African Emerging Players
• South Africa Academy
• Composite XI
• Proteas
• South Africans
• South Africa Under-19
• South Africa A
• South Africa
• Durban Heat
• Jozi Stars
• Northamptonshire
• Northamptonshire Second XI
• Sunrisers Eastern CapeCoach/MentorGeoffrey ToyanaBatting StyleRight-handedBowling StyleRight-arm medium paceRecords• Became the 2nd South African cricketer to score a hundred on his ODI debut in 2016
• Became the 2nd South African player to carry a bat (opened innings and remained not out while whole team got out) and 5th cricketer to score a century and carry a bat in an ODI (in 2023)Awards, Honours, Achievements• South African Cricket Annual Cricketer of the Year Award in 2015
• Award of Excellence at Cricket South Africa’s awards in May 2017

• Became the first black African to become permanent captain of South Africa in March 2021
• ODI Player of the Year Award at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards in 2023
Personal LifeDate of Birth17 May 1990 (Thursday)Age (as of 2023)33 YearsBirthplaceRubusana Avenue of Langa, Cape Town, South AfricaZodiac signTaurusSignatureNationalitySouth AfricanHometownCape TownSchool• South African College Junior School, Newlands
• Fourways High School, Sandton (Till the age of 12)
• St David’s Marist, Inanda (Till matric in 2007)College/University• University of Johannesburg
• University of South Africa
• University of Cape TownEducational Qualifications• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree in Financial Management (University of Johannesburg; Enrolled in 2009 and dropped 18 months later)
• B.Com Financial Management (University of South Africa; completed in 2014)
• Advanced real estate course (University of Cape Town)ReligionChristianityFood HabitNon-vegetarianHobbyTravelling
ControversiesVerbal exchange with Virat Kohli

He was playing in an ODI match against India in January 2022 and hit a shot where the Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was fielding. Kohli picked up the ball and threw it in anger towards the Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Bavuma did not like Kohli's temperament and had a verbal spat with him following which many fans praised Bavuma and crictised Kohli's antics in the field.

Napping during Captain's Day

Before the 2023 ODI World Cup, the captain's day event was organised on 4 October 2023 during which Temba Bavuma was seen sleeping with his head hanging down. Many fans speculated that the event was boring due to which Bavuma slept; however, he later tweeted that the misconception happened due to the camera angle, and he was not sleeping.

Relationships & MoreMarital StatusMarriedAffairs/GirlfriendsPhila LobiMarriage Date25 August 2018Marriage PlaceThe Conservatory, Franschhoek, South AfricaFamilyWife/SpousePhila Lobi
ChildrenNoneParentsFather- Vuyo Bavuma (Former journalist)
Mother- Phumza Bavuma (Worked in the petroleum and energy sector)
SiblingsBrother- Phola Bavuma
Sister- Phila BavumaFavouritesCricketerSachin TendulkarFoodTuna fishGolferTommy FleetwoodStyle QuotientCars Collection• Ford Mustang GT
• Audi TT Sports

• Mercedes-Benz C ClassMoney FactorNet Worth (approx.)$5 million (INR 40 crores)

Note: This net worth is for the year 2022.

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