Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma Caught in Heated On-Field Exchange During Proteas vs Australia ODI
- Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma were caught on camera in a heated exchange during the second ODI against Australia on Sunday
- The altercation appeared to centre on a disputed DRS review decision as the timer ticked down during the match
- The clip has divided South African cricket fans, with some calling de Kock's behaviour disrespectful and others defending it as part of high-pressure sport
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A tense on-field argument between Proteas wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock and captain Temba Bavuma drew widespread attention during South Africa's second ODI victory against Australia on Sunday, 28 September 2026.
The Proteas wrapped up the series with a game to spare, but a flashpoint late in the match overshadowed the result. Television cameras captured de Kock visibly shouting at Bavuma in what appeared to be a disagreement over whether to challenge an LBW decision via the Decision Review System (DRS).
What sparked the exchange
According to reports, de Kock was pressing Bavuma to use a review as the DRS timer counted down. Bavuma, for his part, appeared to push back, indicating that de Kock did not need to raise his voice while he assessed his options under pressure.
The moment spread rapidly across social media, splitting fan opinion down the middle. Some felt de Kock's conduct towards the team captain was unacceptable, while others argued that heated exchanges of this nature are a routine part of competitive sport at the highest level.
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Fans on social media have reacted to the exchange on social media.
@mr_shimmy:
''I saw Quinton de Kock shouting at the Captain for that review that we just won. I hate such players; just because he’s a senior player it doesn’t mean he must disrespect the captain. Look, now we won the review 😤. He must go back to retirement for all I care; that’s unacceptable!! #RSAvAUS.''
@Leighton_K:
''That is mighty disrespectful. There is no way any Springbok speak to Siya Kolisi like that. And then to still wave his hand that way. No chance Quinton de Kock, no way #Proteas #SAvAUS.''
@CricWithAnshu:
''Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock have a heated exchange over a DRS review decision.''
Third ODI set for Potchefstroom
With the series already secured, the two sides will meet again in the third and final ODI on Wednesday, 30 September, at NWC Oval in Potchefstroom, with play scheduled to begin at 13:30.
Both Bavuma and de Kock are named in South Africa's squad for the series, with de Kock representing the DP World Lions alongside Bavuma, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, and Ryan Rickelton. The full squad also includes Corbin Bosch and Aiden Markram of Momentum Multiply Titans, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Ottneil Baartman, and Nqobani Mokoena of Hollywoodbets Dolphins, as well as Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs of Dafabet Warriors.
Neither Bavuma nor de Kock had issued a public statement on the incident at the time of publication.
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