Bavuma has made just 64 runs in seven T20I innings this year at an average of 10.66 and a strike rate of 82.05. In the recent T20I series against India he was dismissed for nought off four balls, nought off seven and three off eight.
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According to CSA, “Temba Bavuma eased into training yesterday [Sunday] and is working towards featuring in Wednesday’s warm-up match against Bangladesh. Keshav Maharaj will captain the side today.”
Quinton de Kock is also being rested for Monday’s match.
The Proteas selected a team of 13 players, with 11 to bat and 11 to bowl.
