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The South Africa National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Stats showcase one of international cricket’s most competitive rivalries. From classic Test battles to high-scoring ODIs and thrilling T20Is, both teams have consistently produced memorable contests featuring world-class players and unforgettable performances. Their encounters span ICC tournaments, bilateral series, and historic matches that have shaped cricket history. This comprehensive statistical guide covers head-to-head records, format-wise results, top run scorers, leading wicket-takers, highest and lowest team totals, venue records, biggest victories, and other key milestones, giving cricket fans a complete overview of how South Africa and England have matched up over the years.

Head to Head Record

Format	Matches	South Africa Won	England Won	Draw/No Result/Tie
Tests	156	35	66	55 Draws
ODIs	74	37	31	6 No Results
T20Is	28	14	13	1 No Result
Overall	258	86	110	62

England hold the overall advantage because of their long-standing dominance in Test cricket, while South Africa have generally performed better in limited-overs matches.

Overall Match Statistics

Category	South Africa	England
Overall Wins	86	110
Win Percentage	33.3%	42.6%
Highest Team Score	682/6d	652/7d
Lowest Team Score	30	45

T20I Stats

Statistic	South Africa	England
Matches	28	28
Wins	14	13
No Result	1	1
Highest Score	241/6	234/6
Lowest Score	83	96

South Africa have a slight edge in the T20I rivalry, with several thrilling contests decided in the final overs.

Home vs Away Record

Venue	South Africa Wins	England Wins	Draw/NR
In South Africa	South Africa lead	England trail	Several Draws
In England	England lead	South Africa trail	Several Draws
Neutral Venues	Fairly Even	Fairly Even	Few

Home conditions have traditionally played a significant role, with both teams enjoying stronger records on their own soil.

Venue Wise Performance

Venue	Matches	Most Successful Team
Lord’s, London	Numerous	England
The Oval, London	Numerous	England
Old Trafford, Manchester	Numerous	England
Newlands, Cape Town	Numerous	South Africa
Wanderers, Johannesburg	Numerous	South Africa
Centurion	Numerous	South Africa

Highest Team Scores

Team	Score	Format	Venue
South Africa	682/6d	Test	Durban
England	652/7d	Test	Lord’s
South Africa	438/9	ODI	Mumbai (Neutral)
England	399/9	ODI	Bloemfontein
South Africa	241/6	T20I	Sharjah
England	234/6	T20I	Sharjah

Lowest Team Scores

Team	Score	Format	Venue
South Africa	30	Test	Gqeberha
England	45	Test	Johannesburg
South Africa	83	T20I	Cardiff
England	96	T20I	Chattogram

Most Runs

Player	Team	Runs
Jacques Kallis	South Africa	3,000+
Graeme Smith	South Africa	2,800+
Joe Root	England	2,700+
Alastair Cook	England	2,500+
Hashim Amla	South Africa	2,300+

Most Wickets

Player	Team	Wickets
James Anderson	England	80+
Stuart Broad	England	70+
Shaun Pollock	South Africa	60+
Dale Steyn	South Africa	55+
Allan Donald	South Africa	50+

Best Batting Performances

Player	Team	Performance
Ben Stokes	England	258 in a Test
Graeme Smith	South Africa	277 in a Test
Joe Root	England	Multiple match-winning centuries
Jacques Kallis	South Africa	Several double centuries
Hashim Amla	South Africa	Outstanding ODI and Test hundreds

Best Bowling Performances

Player	Team	Figures
Jim Laker	England	10 wickets in an innings
James Anderson	England	7 wicket haul
Dale Steyn	South Africa	7 wicket haul
Allan Donald	South Africa	Match-winning fast bowling spell
Shaun Pollock	South Africa	Outstanding all-round bowling performances

Biggest Wins

Winner	Margin	Format
South Africa	258 runs	ODI
England	342 runs	ODI
England	Innings and 57 runs	Test
South Africa	Innings and 57 runs	Test

England’s 342-run ODI victory in 2025 is the largest winning margin in the ODI rivalry.

Closest Matches

Match	Result
T20I 2020	South Africa won by 1 run
T20 World Cup 2024	South Africa won by 7 runs
ODI World Cup 1992	England won by 3 wickets
Champions Trophy 2009	England won by 22 runs

Several T20Is between the two sides have become modern classics because of dramatic finishes.

ICC Tournament Record

Tournament	Matches	South Africa Wins	England Wins
Cricket World Cup	8	5	3
ICC Champions Trophy	5	2	3
ICC T20 World Cup	7	4	3
Overall ICC Events	20	11	9

South Africa have enjoyed a slight edge in ICC tournament meetings, while England’s superior Test record gives them the advantage across all international formats combined.

Final Thoughts

The rivalry between South Africa and England remains one of the most exciting in world cricket because both teams have enjoyed success across different generations and formats. Their contests often feature high-quality batting, disciplined bowling, and dramatic finishes that keep fans engaged until the final ball. While statistics reveal trends and historical dominance in certain periods, every new series creates fresh opportunities for records to be broken. Whether in Tests, ODIs, T20Is, or ICC tournaments, this rivalry continues to evolve, making these statistics an excellent reference for understanding the history, achievements, and competitive balance between two cricketing powerhouses.

FAQs

1. Which team has won more matches between South Africa and England?
The answer depends on the format and the latest completed matches. Overall records vary across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

2. Who has scored the most runs in South Africa vs England matches?
Several legendary batters have dominated this rivalry. The all-time leading run scorer differs by format.

3. Which bowler has taken the most wickets in South Africa vs England cricket?
A number of world-class fast bowlers and spinners have excelled in this rivalry, with separate leaders in each format.

4. What is the highest team score in South Africa vs England matches?
The highest total depends on whether the match was a Test, ODI, or T20I, with several record-breaking innings over the years.

5. Have South Africa and England met in ICC tournaments?
Yes. South Africa and England have faced each other multiple times in ICC events, including the Cricket World Cup, Champions Trophy, and T20 World Cup, producing several memorable matches.

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