Temba Bavuma played a stellar role as captain as South Africa beat India by 30 runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in the first Test of the two-match series. After being dismissed for three in the first innings, he compiled an unbeaten 55 in the second essay in a low-scoring came that ended inside three days. The significance of Bavuma’s knock can be gauged from the fact that he was the other batter from either side to register a half-century. The next best was 39 by KL Rahul in India’s first innings. After South Africa crumbled to 91-7 in their second innings, Bavuma featured in a game-defining 44-run stand with Corbin Bosch (25). Bavuma has led South Africa in 11 Test matches so far and is yet to lose a game. In this feature, we compare his Test stats with those of Rohit Sharma after the latter had also led India in the same number of games. Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Who has a better win percentage after leading in 11 Tests? Bavuma has led South Africa in 11 Tests so far out of which they have won 10, while one game ended in a draw. The defiant cricketer is yet to taste defeat as Test captain. He has an excellent win percentage of 90. 90. (Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma: Captaincy stats after 11 Tests) Of his first 11 Tests as captain, Rohit won six and lost three, while two matches ended in a draw. At that stage, he had a win percentage of 54. 54. Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Who has more runs and a better average after leading in 11 Tests? Having led South Africa in 11 Tests, Bavuma has scored 969 runs, averaging 57, with the aid of three tons and six fifties. His best of 172 was registered against West Indies in Johannesburg in March 2023. The batter also notched up scores of 113 against Sri Lanka in Durban in November 2024 and 106 against Pakistan in Cape Town in January 2025. (Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Batting stats as captain after 11 Tests) After 11 Tests as captain, Rohit had 690 runs to his name at an average of 40. 58, with two hundreds and two fifties. His best as captain at that stage was 120, which came against Australia in Nagpur in February 2023. Rohit had also scored 103 against West Indies in Roseau in July 2023. Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Who has more away wins after leading in 11 Tests? Of his 11 Tests as captain so far, Bavuma has registered two wins in away conditions and one at a neutral venue. Under his leadership, the Proteas beat West Indies in Guyana by 40 runs in August 2024. They recently beat India by 30 runs in Kolkata. Before that, South Africa had thumped Australia by five wickets in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) at Lord’s in June 2025. Of Rohit’s first six Tests as captain, India won two in away conditions. India beat West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in Roseau in July 2023. They also got the better of South Africa by seven wickets in Cape Town in January 2024. Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Who has a better batting record in wins after leading in 11 Tests? In 10 Tests that South Africa have won, Bavuma has scored 868 runs at an average of 54. 25. The 35-year-old has registered three centuries and five fifties in winning causes. The batter also scored 86 & 15* against West Indies in Port of Spain (August 2024) in a match that finished in a draw. (Temba Bavuma vs Rohit Sharma Batting stats as captain in wins after 11 Tests) In six Test matches that Team India won, Rohit scored 431 runs at an average of 53. 87, with the aid of two hundreds. His 120 against Australia in Nagpur in February 2023 resulted in an innings and 132-run win for India. His 103 against West Indies in Roseau in July 2023 also came in a thumping innings victory.
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‘Australia series could decide future of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli,’ says Ravi Shastri
**Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Continue Playing After Australia ODIs?**
*By Parth Dhall | October 13, 2025, 07:13 PM*
Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes the upcoming ODI series against Australia will be a crucial juncture for two of Indian cricket’s greatest batting icons, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With both players having retired from T20 Internationals and Test cricket, ODIs remain their only active international format. Shastri asserts that their future in this format hinges on their “form, fitness, and hunger” during this high-profile series Down Under.
### Series Significance: Fitness, Hunger, and Form Are Key
Speaking at Kayo Sport’s Summer of Cricket launch and in an exclusive conversation with cricket.com.au, Shastri emphasized the importance of the upcoming ODI series for Rohit and Kohli. He said,
*”That’s why they’re here (playing the ODI series against Australia). They’re part of the mix. It depends on their fitness, their hunger, and, of course, form.”*
The former coach also drew parallels with Australia’s Steve Smith, who retired from ODI cricket earlier this year, highlighting how fitness and motivation are critical for longevity in the format.
### Experience Matters in Big Games
Shastri underlined the irreplaceable value of experience when it comes to high-pressure matches. He remarked,
*”But there’s no substitute for experience when it comes to the big games, as we saw in the Champions Trophy. Come the big games and the big boys step up.”*
Notably, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played pivotal roles in India’s recent successes, including the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
### Emerging Young Talent Challenging the Veterans
Alongside praising the veterans, Shastri also lauded the fresh wave of talent pushing for spots in the ODI squad. Young batsmen like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Tilak Varma have shown promising potential. Shastri further appreciated India’s all-round options, mentioning Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel as key contributors.
He said, *”A lot of good young talent and a lot of all-rounders as well in Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel.”*
### Match Schedule: India vs Australia ODI Series
– **1st ODI:** October 19, Perth
– **2nd ODI:** October 23, Adelaide
– **3rd ODI:** October 25, Sydney
Following the ODI series, India will play a five-match T20I series against Australia starting on October 29 in Canberra.
### Squad Update: Shubman Gill to Lead India in ODIs
In a recent change, Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s ODI captain for the tour of Australia, replacing Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer will serve as the vice-captain.
**India’s ODI squad for Australia tour:**
– Shubman Gill (Captain)
– Rohit Sharma
– Virat Kohli
– Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain)
– Axar Patel
– KL Rahul (Wicket-Keeper)
– Nitish Kumar Reddy
– Washington Sundar
– Kuldeep Yadav
– Harshit Rana
– Mohammed Siraj
– Arshdeep Singh
– Prasidh Krishna
– Dhruv Jurel (Wicket-Keeper)
– Yashasvi Jaiswal
As the series approaches, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to see if they can prove their fitness, form, and hunger to continue representing India in ODIs, amidst fierce competition from emerging young stars.
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