Following a 2-1 defeat in the T20 series, South Africa will be aiming to hit back against their hosts in the ODI campaign.

Apart from his grandmother, Bavuma was inspired by the story of an aplastic anemia patient - a 14-year-old fan named Iminathi. DKMS Africa told Bavuma Iminathi's story, and he hosted the boy at the Wanderers alongside Lions, Bavuma's domestic team.

Tony de Zorzi had a golden chance to make a case for himself at the top of South Africa's order, but couldn't hold on to it as another start went begging.

Ahead of their ODI series, Australian and South African captains Mitchell Marsh and Temba Bavuma unexpectedly recreated Shah Rukh Khan's iconic pose d

South Africa's Test cricket captain Temba Bavuma has been working with non-profit organisation DKMS Africa - a donor recruitment centre and registry - to raise awareness about the importance of registering as a stem cell donor.

Proteas senior batters Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma led from the front as South Africa posted 296/8, setting a new ODI record total at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns.

Half centuries from Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke and skipper Temba Bavuma, saw South Africa reach 296/8 in the first ODI against Australia on Tuesday.