Watch- Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock Fight, SA Teammates Intervene

De Kock, Bavuma fight in second ODI [Source: Screengrab/X]South Africa clinched the ODI series against Australia on Sunday by winning the second ODI, and while the team should have rejoiced in a clinical win, the contest included a negative moment that dampened the Proteas' mood.Captain Temba Bavuma and keeper-batter Quinton de Kock were involved in a heated verbal exchange after a DRS disagreement. Even though the hosts sealed the series, the confrontation didn’t leave a positive impression.Bavuma-De Kock argue over DRS disagreementThe incident took place when Xavier Bartlett came out of the syllabus for the South African bowlers, and in a high-scoring run-chase, he kept his side alive by scoring a blistering fifty.In the 48th over of the match, South African bowler Lizaad Williams delivered a superb yorker as Bartlett failed to get a bat on it, and it struck him on the back leg. At first glance, it seemed the ball was going down the leg side as the umpire gave it not out.Williams was confident of taking the DRS, but Quinton de Kock, who was standing behind the stumps, wasn’t. However, Temba Bavuma, the captain, stepped in, and he was quick to take the review. This started the verbal argument as QDK felt the ball was going down the leg side, and he shouted at his skipper.Ngqanga Nentsiba Zayo @Intengu_drongo The exchange between Temba Bavuma and de Kock. He has to respect Bavuma as a captain. Sep 27, 2026, 11:00 PM The duo argued as other teammates stepped in to stop it. A furious De Kock left the discussion, but he was eventually proven wrong as the DRS overruled the original call, and Bartlett was given out LBW.When De Kock and Bavuma clashed over Black Lives Matter incidentThe 2021 T20 World Cup witnessed a major controversy that jolted the South African cricket team. The Proteas' keeper withdrew from the game against the West Indies after refusing a last-minute mandate from Cricket South Africa requiring all players to take the knee in support of Black Lives Matter.Hours before the game, CSA gave a directive to all its players to perform a unified anti-racism gesture. However, De Kock refused, leading to Bavuma stating that he was surprised by his teammates’ gesture.Also Read: Temba Bavuma Joins Babar Azam, MS Dhoni In Elite ODI List With Century vs Australia"We as a team were surprised and taken aback by the news," Bavuma said. "Quinton is a big player for the team, not only with the bat but also the role he plays from an experience point of view. Not having that at my disposal as a captain was obviously not something I was looking forward to," Bavuma said in 2021.He further added: "In saying that, Quinton is an adult. He’s a man in his own shoes. We respect his decision, we respect his convictions."De Kock retired from ODIs, reversed the decision to play under BavumaIn the 2023 ODI World Cup, South Africa reached the semifinals, but they suffered a heartbreaking loss against Australia. After the event, de Kock announced his surprising decision to retire from ODI cricket.He was also not picked in the T20Is during that period, but almost two years later, in September 2025, the South African opener reversed his ODI retirement call, and came back to play under the leadership of Temba Bavuma.Since then, the southpaw has once again become an integral part of Bavuma’s ODI team that aims to win their maiden ODI World Cup, next year, on home soil.Also Read: Korogi Weather Delays IND vs AFG Toss; Who Will Qualify For Asian Games Semifinal If Match Gets Abandoned?