Temba Bavuma left Pakistani captain Babar Azam behind in this matter

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Even though South Africa had to face defeat against Australia in the first ODI, team captain Temba Bavuma has registered a big record in his name by scoring a century in this match. Temba Bavuma played a century inning of 114 runs in the match.

On the basis of this innings, South Africa team was successful in scoring 222 runs in 49 overs. In reply, Australia achieved the target after losing seven wickets. Temba Bavuma scored his first century against the Australian team and the fifth century of his ODI cricket career. This is Temba Bavuma's third century in the ODI format as captain this year.

With this, he left behind Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Shai Hope of West Indies in terms of scoring most centuries as captain this year. Babar and Shai Hope have scored two centuries each as captains this year.