South Africa Cricket Team in ODI

The South African cricket team in One Day Internationals (ODIs) has a rich history and is known for its competitive spirit. Represented by Cricket South Africa, the team has achieved significant success in the ODI format.

One remarkable moment for the South Africa cricket team in One Day Internationals (ODIs) was their victory in the 2019 Cricket World Cup match against South Africa. This game occurred on July 6, 2019, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

South Africa batted first and set a challenging target of 326 runs for South Africa. Their opening batsman, Quinton de Kock, played a sensational innings, scoring a magnificent century (101 runs) in just 94 balls.

He received excellent support from Rassie van der Dussen, who contributed with a crucial half-century (95 runs). These remarkable performances propelled South Africa to a formidable total.

Let’s look at the statics made by South Africa Cricket Team in ODI.

ODI Series Played by South Africa Cricket Team

The South Africa cricket team has played 143 ODI series since 1991, winning 79 and losing 53 of them.

ODI Matches Played by South Africa Cricket Team

The South African cricket team has played a total of 652 ODI matches, winning 396 and losing 228 of them. 6 were tied, and 21 of them had no result.

Highest Score by the South Africa Cricket Team in ODI

439 is the highest score ever achieved by the South African cricket team in an ODI (One Day International) match. This record was made against West Indies on 18 Jan 2015 in Johannesburg.

Check out the list of the top 10 highest scores by the South Africa Cricket Team in ODI.

Most Runs for the South Africa Cricket Team in ODI

The South African player Jacques Kallis holds the record for the South Africa Cricket team in ODI. He has made 11550 runs at an average of 45.11 and a strike rate of 73.13. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have made the most runs for the South African cricket team in the ODI.

Most Wickets for the South Africa Cricket Team in ODI

SM Pollock holds the record for taking the most wickets (387) for the South Africa cricket team in ODI from 1996-2008. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have taken the most in ODI for the South African cricket team.

Highest Partnership for the South Africa Cricket Team in ODI

Q de Kock and HM Amla made the record for the highest partnership runs (282 for the 1st wicket) against Bangladesh in 2017. Check out the list of the top 10 highest partnerships for the South African cricket team in the ODI.

Most Runs in an Inning for the South Africa Cricket Team in ODI

In the illustrious history of South African cricket, one player stands above the rest with the most runs in a single ODI inning. With astounding skill and determination, G Kirsten etched his name into the record books, scoring 188 runs in 159 balls with 13 4s and 4 6s against U.A.E. in 1996. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have made the most runs in an inning for the South African cricket team in the ODI.

Most Wickets in an Inning for the South Africa Cricket Team in ODI

The record for taking the most wickets for the South Africa Cricket Team in ODI is held by Imran Tahir. He took 7 wickets in 9.0 overs against the West Indies Cricket Team in 2016. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have taken the most wickets in an inning for the South African cricket team in the ODI.

Fastest Century for the South Africa Cricket Team in ODI

AB De Villiers holds the record for the fastest century (100 runs off just 31 balls and 49 runs off 44 balls). Check out the list of the top players who have made the fastest century for the South African cricket team in the ODI.

Fastest Half-Century for the South Africa Cricket Team in ODI

Mr. 360, or AB de Villiers, also holds the record for scoring the fastest half-century (50 runs in 16 balls) for the South African Cricket team, including 16 sixes and seven fours with a strike rate of 338.64. Check out the list of the top players who have made the fastest half-century for the South African cricket team in the ODI.

Most Number of Centuries for the South Africa Cricket Team in the ODI

The record for scoring the most 100s for the South Africa Cricket team is held by Hashim Amla. He made 27 centuries in 181 ODI matches from 2008-2019. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have made the most number of centuries for the South African cricket team in the ODI.

Most Number of Half-Centuries for the South Africa Cricket Team in the ODI

JH Kallis has taken the most 50s (86) for the South African cricket team in ODIs. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have made the most number of half-centuries for the South African cricket team in the ODI.

Frequently Asked Questions About South Africa Cricket Team in ODI

Q1. How many ODI matches have South Africa Cricket Team played till now?

Ans: The South African cricket team has played 652 ODI matches till now. Of these, the team has won 396 and lost 228 matches.

Q2. What is the highest score made by South Africa Cricket Team in ODI?

Ans: 439 is the highest score by the South African cricket team in an ODI match against West Indies.

Q3. What is the winning percentage of the South Africa Cricket Team in the ODI?

Ans: 60.73 is the winning percentage of the South Africa Cricket Team in the ODI.