When the SA20 auctions took place in September, Bavuma was ignored by all the franchises
The England skipper also praise Jofra Archer for his match-winning efforts with the ball.
At one stage, England were in trouble, tottering at 14 for 3, but a Jos Buttler special innings resurrected their innings
On the back of hundreds from Buttler & Malan and Moeen's 23-ball 41 helped the Three Lions reach 346/7 at Kimberley.
The opener sustained an injury to his right thumb in the second game in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Curran, after claiming Temba Bavuma's wicket, celebrated too aggressively.
The fantasy tips and teams for the third ODI between England and South Africa.
The World Champions, England, under Jos Buttler's leadership - have already lost the ongoing ODI series against South Africa in South Africa.
A Temba Bavuma special steered the home side past the winning line in the second ODI
The batter played a magnificent 80-run knock against South Africa on Sunday.