Temba Bavuma

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Temba Bavuma born?May 17, 1990
2. Who is Temba Bavuma?Temba Bavuma is a South African cricketer who bats right‑handed and is the captain of the national team.
3. What makes his Test century special?He was the first Black African cricketer to score a century in a Test match for South Africa.

Test match: The longest and most traditional format of cricket, played over a maximum of five days, demanding significant physical and mental endurance.
One Day International (ODI): A limited-overs format of cricket where each team bats for a maximum of 50 overs, emphasizing aggressive batting and strategic bowling.
World Test Championship: An international championship for Test cricket, culminating in a final match to determine the world champion.
Middle-order batter: A player who typically bats from the fourth to seventh position in the batting order, often tasked with rebuilding an innings or accelerating scoring.