South Africa Cricket Team in Test
The South African cricket team debuted in Test cricket in 1889 against England and has since become a force to be reckoned with. The team has played 459 test matches since their induction into a test-playing nation. South Africa has achieved numerous milestones in Test cricket. They hold a win rate of over 38%. They […]
The South African cricket team debuted in Test cricket in 1889 against England and has since become a force to be reckoned with. The team has played 459 test matches since their induction into a test-playing nation.
South Africa has achieved numerous milestones in Test cricket. They hold a win rate of over 38%.
They held the number one ranking for 163 weeks between 2008 and 2014. Their best performance in a single series came in 2003-2004 when they defeated Pakistan 2-0, claiming 100 wickets.
Test Series Played by South Africa
The South African cricket team has played 146 test series since its beginning. Of these, 72 were won, 52 lost, and 22 were drawn.
| Total No. of series played | Year | Win | Lose | Draw |
| 146 | 1889-2023 | 72 | 52 | 22 |
Test Matches Played by South Africa
The South African cricket team has played 459 matches since its beginning. Of these, 177 were won, 158 lost, and 124 were drawn.
| Total No. of matches played | Year | Win | Lose | Draw |
| 459 | 1889-2023 | 177 | 158 | 124 |
Highest Inning Score by the South Africa Team in Test
682 is the highest inning score by the South African team in Test. The match was against England in 2003 at Lord’s, and they eventually won the match. Here is the list of the top 10 Highest Inning Scores by the South Africa Cricket Team in Test.
| S.No | Score | Opponent | Year | Venue | Result |
| 1 | 682 | England | 2003 | Lord’s | Win |
| 2 | 658 | West Indies | 2003 | Durban | Win |
| 3 | 651 | Australia | 2009 | Cape Town | Win |
| 4 | 637 | England | 2012 | The Oval | Win |
| 5 | 627 | England | 2016 | Cape Town | Draw |
| 6 | 622 | Australia | 1970 | Durban | Win |
| 7 | 621 | Sri Lanka | 2020 | Centurion | Win |
| 8 | 621 | New Zealand | 1999 | Auckland | Draw |
| 9 | 620 | India | 2010 | Centurion | Win |
| 10 | 620 | Pakistan | 2003 | Cape Town | Win |
Most Runs for the South Africa Cricket Team in Test
The record for the most runs (13206) for a South African cricket team is held by Jacques Henry Kallis. Check out the list of the top 10 players who scored the most runs for the South Africa cricket team in the Test.
Most Wickets for the South Africa Cricket Team in Test
The record for taking the most wickets (439) for the South Africa cricket team is held by Dale Steyn. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have taken the most wickets in the Test for the South Africa cricket team.
Highest Partnership for the South Africa Cricket Team in Test
The record for the highest partnership for the South Africa cricket team in Test is held by Jacques Rudolph and Boeta Dippenaar. They made 429 runs for the 3rd wicket against Bangladesh in 2003. Check out the list of the top 10 highest partnerships for the South Africa cricket team in the Test.
Most Runs in an Inning for the South Africa Cricket Team in Test
HM Amla holds the record for the most runs scored in an inning (311 runs) for the South Africa cricket team in Test against England in 2012. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have scored the most runs in an inning for the South Africa cricket team in the Test.
Most Wickets in an Inning for the South Africa Cricket Team in Test
Hugh Tayfield (9 wickets) is the record for the most wickets in an inning for the South Africa cricket team in Test. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have taken the most wickets in an inning for the South Africa cricket team in the Test.
Fastest Century for the South Africa Cricket Team in Test
AB de Villiers (fastest century in 75 balls) holds the record for the fastest century for the South Afirca cricket team in Test. Check out the list of the top players who have taken the fastest century for the South Africa cricket team in the Test.
Fastest Half-Century for the South Africa Cricket Team in Test
JH Kallis hold the record for the fastest half-century for the South Africa cricket team in Test (fastest 50 in 24 balls). Check out the list of the top players who have taken the fastest-half century for the South Africa cricket team in the Test.
