Pakistan vs South Africa Head to Head in Test – Records, Team & Players Stats

The Pakistan vs South Africa head-to-head record in Test cricket provides fascinating insights into one of the most competitive rivalries in world cricket. Since their first encounter in 1995, these two cricketing nations have produced thrilling contests filled with drama, skill, and intensity. South Africa has historically dominated the fixture, but Pakistan’s resilience — especially in home and neutral venues — ensures every Test remains unpredictable. Factors like pitch conditions, player form, and historical performances have heavily influenced outcomes over the years.

Analyzing Pakistan vs South Africa head-to-head stats gives a clearer picture of trends, strengths, and turning points that have shaped this rivalry. Whether it’s a high-scoring classic or a low-scoring battle of attrition, every meeting between these two cricketing giants adds a new chapter to their rich Test history.

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Pakistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head Stats in Tests

Category	Stats
Total Matches Played	30
Pakistan Won	6
South Africa Won	17
Drawn/No Result	7
Tied	0

South Africa holds a strong edge in Test encounters, thanks to their pace dominance at home and consistent batting performances. Pakistan’s victories, however, have often come on spin-friendly tracks or through individual brilliance from their batting stars and leg-spinners.

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Highest Team Totals in Pakistan vs South Africa Tests

Team	Score	Overs	RR	Inns	Opposition	Ground	Result	Match Date
South Africa	620/7d	135.0	4.59	1	Pakistan	Cape Town	Won	2 Jan 2003
South Africa	615	141.3	4.34	1	Pakistan	Cape Town	Won	3 Jan 2025
South Africa	584/9d	153.0	3.81	1	Pakistan	Abu Dhabi	Draw	20 Nov 2010
Pakistan	478	122.1	3.91	3	South Africa	Cape Town	Lost	3 Jan 2025

South Africa’s ability to post mammoth totals has often been the decisive factor in the series. Pakistan’s 478 in Cape Town (2025) showed their batting revival but still ended in defeat.

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Lowest Team Totals in Pakistan vs South Africa Tests

Team	Score	Overs	Inns	Opposition	Ground	Result	Match Date
Pakistan	49	29.1	2	South Africa	Johannesburg	Lost	1 Feb 2013
Pakistan	92	37.3	4	South Africa	Faisalabad	Lost	24 Oct 1997
South Africa	124	40.0	1	Pakistan	Gqeberha	Lost	19 Jan 2007

These low scores underline the dominance of fast bowlers — particularly South African seamers — in seaming conditions.

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Most Runs in Pakistan vs South Africa Tests

Player	Team	Matches	Runs	Average	100s	50s	HS
Jacques Kallis	South Africa	19	1564	53.93	6	8	155
Graeme Smith	South Africa	16	1259	46.62	4	3	234
Hashim Amla	South Africa	14	1146	52.09	2	10	118*
AB de Villiers	South Africa	12	1112	65.41	4	3	278*
Younis Khan	Pakistan	14	990	39.60	4	2	131*

South Africa’s “Fab Four” — Kallis, Smith, Amla, and de Villiers — completely dominated the batting charts. Younis Khan remains Pakistan’s most successful batter in this fixture.

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Highest Individual Scores

Player	Score	Team	Opposition	Ground	Match Date
AB de Villiers	278*	South Africa	Pakistan	Abu Dhabi	20 Nov 2010
R. Rickelton	259	South Africa	Pakistan	Cape Town	3 Jan 2025
Graeme Smith	234	South Africa	Pakistan	Dubai	23 Oct 2013
Herschelle Gibbs	228	South Africa	Pakistan	Cape Town	2 Jan 2003

These innings reflect South Africa’s dominance in batting-friendly conditions — often setting up big wins.

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Most Wickets in Pakistan vs South Africa Tests

Player	Team	Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling	Average	5W
Dale Steyn	South Africa	13	59	6/8	23.28	3
Shaun Pollock	South Africa	12	45	6/50	21.35	3
Makhaya Ntini	South Africa	9	41	6/59	24.07	2
Danish Kaneria	Pakistan	7	36	5/46	30.44	1
Kagiso Rabada	South Africa	7	30	4/61	26.26	–

The Proteas’ pace legends — Steyn, Pollock, and Ntini — have terrorized Pakistani batting line-ups across eras.

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Best Bowling Performances (Match Figures)

Player	Figures	Team	Opposition	Ground	Match Date
Dale Steyn	6/8	South Africa	Pakistan	Johannesburg	1 Feb 2013
Kyle Abbott	7/29	South Africa	Pakistan	Centurion	22 Feb 2013
Paul Adams	7/128	South Africa	Pakistan	Lahore	17 Oct 2003

These fiery spells changed games single-handedly and defined the dominance of South African pacers in this rivalry.

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Highest Partnerships by Wicket for Pakistan vs South Africa in Tests

Wicket	Runs	Partners	Team	Opposition	Ground	Match Date
1st	368	GC Smith, HH Gibbs	South Africa	v Pakistan	Cape Town	2 Jan 2003
2nd	161	Younis Khan, Kamran Akmal	Pakistan	v South Africa	Lahore	8 Oct 2007
3rd	242*	JH Kallis, HM Amla	South Africa	v Pakistan	Dubai (DICS)	12 Nov 2010
4th	235	RD Rickelton, T Bavuma	South Africa	v Pakistan	Cape Town	3 Jan 2025
5th	338	GC Smith, AB de Villiers	South Africa	v Pakistan	Dubai (DICS)	23 Oct 2013
6th	157	JN Rhodes, BM McMillan	South Africa	v Pakistan	Johannesburg	19 Jan 1995
7th	129	VD Philander, AB de Villiers	South Africa	v Pakistan	Centurion	22 Feb 2013
8th	124	PL Symcox, G Kirsten	South Africa	v Pakistan	Faisalabad	24 Oct 1997
9th	195	PL Symcox, MV Boucher	South Africa	v Pakistan	Johannesburg	14 Feb 1998
10th	151	Mushtaq Ahmed, Azhar Mahmood	Pakistan	v South Africa	Rawalpindi	6 Oct 1997