The dangerous opener returned to form ahead of the World Cup, breaking the number one batsman’s record

New Delhi. South African captain Temba Bavuma scored a record-breaking century in the first ODI (SA vs AUS) of the 5-match series against Australia. Batting first, the Proteas team scored 222 runs on the basis of Bavuma’s best innings. Right-handed batsman Bavuma came to play ODI against Australia after 3 years. Under difficult circumstances, Bavuma not only led the team to a respectable score with a captaincy innings, but in the process also broke a major record of world number one Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

Bavuma, who opened with Quinton de Kock, scored a century off 136 balls. This was the fifth century of his ODI career and first century against Australia. Bavuma previously played his last ODI international against Australia on 29 February 2020. Then he got out after making 26 runs. Three years later, Bavuma came up against Australia and left no stone unturned to seize the opportunity.

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Bavuma left behind Babar and Shai Hope
The 33-year-old Bavuma has meanwhile broken the record of Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Windies captain Shai Hope. This is Bawman’s third ODI century as captain in 2023, while Babar Azam and Shai Hope have scored 2 centuries each so far this year. The Proteas team management should be relieved by Bavuma’s century ahead of the World Cup.

South Africa scored 222 runs
Talking about the match, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and invited the host South Africa to bat first. Despite Bavuma’s unbeaten 114, the Proteas were bowled out for 222 in 49 overs. South Africa didn’t get off to a good start and experienced wicketkeeper-opener de Kock fell victim to Marcus Stoinis off the second ball of the 9th over.

De Kock was dismissed for 11 runs off 31 balls. After this South Africa lost wickets at regular intervals but Bavuma stood firm at the other end. He shared a 57-run partnership with Marco Jensen while he added 37 runs with Aiden Markram. Jensen contributed 32 runs while Markram scored 19 and Henrik Klaasen scored 14 runs.

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