South Africa vs Australia Head to Head in ODI: Overall Record, Last Matches and Key Stats
South Africa and Australia have faced each other 113 times in men’s ODI cricket, with South Africa winning 57 matches and Australia winning 52. Three matches have ended in ties and one has produced no result. Their latest ODI meeting came on 24 August 2025, when Australia defeated South Africa by 276 runs at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
The rivalry has produced several major ODI records, including the famous 2006 Johannesburg match in which Australia scored 434/4 before South Africa chased the target with 438/9. South Africa also recorded a 416/5 against Australia in Centurion in 2023, while Australia’s 431/2 in Mackay in 2025 is another of the highest totals in this fixture.
H2H Updated After: 24 August 2025 — Australia won by 276 runs at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.
South Africa vs Australia Overall Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 113 | 57 | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Australia | 113 | 52 | 57 | 3 | 1 |
South Africa have won 57 of the 113 ODI meetings, compared with Australia’s 52 victories. The remaining four matches comprise three ties and one no-result.
Total Matches
Total Matches: 113
The first ODI between the sides was played on 26 February 1992, while the latest meeting was the third ODI of Australia’s 2025 tour of South Africa in Australia.
Head-to-Head in South Africa’s Country
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied/Drawn | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 50 | 28 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 50 | 22 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
The rivalry has produced 50 ODIs in South Africa, with the home side winning 28 and Australia winning 22. The 2023 five-match series in South Africa ended 3-2 in favour of the Proteas.
Head-to-Head in Australia’s Country
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied/Drawn | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 42 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| Australia | 42 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
Australia have hosted 42 ODIs against South Africa. The record is closely balanced, with South Africa having 21 wins and Australia 20, while one match was abandoned without a result in February 2025.
Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| Australia | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
Neutral-venue meetings include World Cup and other tournament fixtures played outside both teams’ home countries. The 1999 World Cup semi-final at Edgbaston, Birmingham, is one of the notable tied matches in this rivalry.
H2H by Country/Venue
| Location | Matches | South Africa Wins | Australia Wins | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 50 | 28 | 22 | — |
| Australia | 42 | 21 | 20 | 1 NR |
| Neutral venues | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 ties |
The venue split shows that neither team’s home country has produced a completely one-sided record. South Africa have won more meetings in South Africa, while the neutral-venue record contains three tied matches.
Last 5 Matches Between South Africa and Australia
| Rank | Date | Venue | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Aug 2025 | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 3rd ODI | Australia won by 276 runs |
| 2 | 22 Aug 2025 | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 2nd ODI | South Africa won by 84 runs |
| 3 | 19 Aug 2025 | Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns | 1st ODI | South Africa won by 98 runs |
| 4 | 16 Nov 2023 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | World Cup semi-final | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 5 | 12 Oct 2023 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | World Cup match | South Africa won by 134 runs |
South Africa won the first two ODIs of the 2025 series before Australia responded with a 276-run victory in the third match. The preceding two ODI meetings in 2023 were a South African win in Lucknow followed by Australia’s three-wicket World Cup semi-final victory in Kolkata.
Last 10 H2H Matches
| Rank | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Aug 2025 | Mackay | Australia won by 276 runs |
| 2 | 22 Aug 2025 | Mackay | South Africa won by 84 runs |
| 3 | 19 Aug 2025 | Cairns | South Africa won by 98 runs |
| 4 | 16 Nov 2023 | Kolkata | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 5 | 12 Oct 2023 | Lucknow | South Africa won by 134 runs |
| 6 | 17 Sep 2023 | Johannesburg | South Africa won by 122 runs |
| 7 | 15 Sep 2023 | Centurion | South Africa won by 164 runs |
| 8 | 12 Sep 2023 | Potchefstroom | South Africa won by 111 runs |
| 9 | 9 Sep 2023 | Bloemfontein | Australia won by 123 runs |
| 10 | 7 Sep 2023 | Bloemfontein | Australia won by 3 wickets |
Across these ten most recent ODI meetings, South Africa have won six and Australia four. The list includes the complete 2023 five-match series, the 2023 World Cup meetings and all three completed ODIs from the 2025 series.
Latest Match Between the Teams
Match: 3rd ODI, South Africa tour of Australia, 2025
Date: 24 August 2025
Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
South Africa: 155 all out
Australia: 431/2
Result: Australia won by 276 runs
Australia produced one of the biggest victories in the history of this fixture after posting 431/2 from 50 overs. South Africa were dismissed for 155 in 24.5 overs. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh combined for a 250-run opening partnership, with Head making 142 and Marsh reaching 100.
Most Runs in South Africa vs Australia H2H
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 48 | 1,879 | 164 |
| 2 | Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 47 | 1,639 | 104* |
| 3 | Jonty Rhodes | South Africa | 55 | 1,610 | 83* |
| 4 | Steve Waugh | Australia | 47 | 1,581 | 120* |
| 5 | Hansie Cronje | South Africa | 39 | 1,364 | 112 |
Ricky Ponting remains the leading run-scorer in South Africa-Australia ODI meetings with 1,879 runs. Jacques Kallis, Jonty Rhodes, Steve Waugh and Hansie Cronje complete the top five in the verified historical records.
Most Wickets in South Africa vs Australia H2H
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Warne | Australia | 44–45 | 60 | 4/29 |
| 2 | Glenn McGrath | Australia | 41 | 58 | 4/24 |
| 3 | Shaun Pollock | South Africa | 42 | 55 | 5/36 |
| 4 | Dale Steyn | South Africa | 27 | 49 | 4/27 |
| 5 | Allan Donald | South Africa | 30 | 45 | 4/29 |
Shane Warne leads the wicket-taking chart with 60 wickets, followed by Glenn McGrath on 58 and Shaun Pollock on 55. Dale Steyn and Allan Donald are the other two bowlers to have reached at least 45 wickets in this matchup.
Highest Individual Scores in H2H
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 178 | 113 | 16 | 11 | 30 Sep 2016 | Centurion |
| 2 | Herschelle Gibbs | South Africa | 175 | 111 | 21 | 7 | 12 Mar 2006 | Johannesburg |
| 3 | Heinrich Klaasen | South Africa | 174 | 83 | 13 | 13 | 15 Sep 2023 | Centurion |
| 4 | David Warner | Australia | 173 | 136 | 24 | 0 | 12 Oct 2016 | Cape Town |
| 5 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 164 | 105 | 13 | 9 | 12 Mar 2006 | Johannesburg |
Quinton de Kock’s 178 remains the highest individual ODI score in South Africa-Australia meetings. The list also includes Herschelle Gibbs’ 175 from the 2006 Johannesburg run chase and Heinrich Klaasen’s 174 from the 2023 Centurion ODI.
Best Bowling Figures in H2H
| Rank | Player | Team | Figures | Overs | Runs | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makhaya Ntini | South Africa | 6/22 | 9.3 | 22 | 3 Mar 2006 | Cape Town |
| 2 | Lungi Ngidi | South Africa | 6/58 | 10 | 58 | 4 Mar 2020 | Bloemfontein |
| 3 | Andy Bichel | Australia | 5/19 | 6.3 | 19 | 22 Jan 2002 | Sydney |
| 4 | Nicky Boje | South Africa | 5/21 | 6.3 | 21 | 9 Apr 2002 | Cape Town |
| 5 | Morne Morkel | South Africa | 5/21 | 8 | 21 | 16 Nov 2014 | Perth |
Makhaya Ntini’s 6/22 remains the best bowling performance in the ODI rivalry. Four of the five listed performances came from South African bowlers, with Australia’s Andy Bichel the only Australian in this top five.
Highest Team Scores in H2H
| Rank | Team | Score | Overs | Opponent | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 438/9 | 49.5 | Australia | 12 Mar 2006 | Johannesburg | Won |
| 2 | Australia | 434/4 | 50 | South Africa | 12 Mar 2006 | Johannesburg | Lost |
| 3 | Australia | 431/2 | 50 | South Africa | 24 Aug 2025 | Mackay | Won |
| 4 | South Africa | 416/5 | 50 | Australia | 15 Sep 2023 | Centurion | Won |
| 5 | Australia | 392/8 | 50 | South Africa | 9 Sep 2023 | Bloemfontein | Won |
The famous 2006 Johannesburg match occupies the first two positions, with South Africa making 438/9 after Australia had posted 434/4. Australia’s 431/2 in Mackay in 2025 is the third-highest team total in this H2H fixture.
Lowest Team Scores in H2H
| Rank | Team | Score | Overs | Opponent | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 69 | 28.0 | Australia | 14 Dec 1993 | Sydney | Lost |
| 2 | Australia | 93 | 34.3 | South Africa | 3 Mar 2006 | Cape Town | Lost |
| 3 | South Africa | 106 | 38.3 | Australia | 22 Jan 2002 | Sydney | Lost |
| 4 | South Africa | 123 | 46.2 | Australia | 15 Feb 1995 | Wellington | Lost |
| 5 | Australia | 125 | 39.1 | South Africa | 9 Dec 1997 | Melbourne | Lost |
South Africa’s 69 in Sydney in 1993 is the lowest completed innings in the rivalry. Australia’s lowest completed total is 93, recorded against South Africa at Newlands in 2006.
Biggest Winning Margins in H2H
By Runs
| Rank | Winner | Opponent | Margin | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | South Africa | 276 runs | 24 Aug 2025 | Mackay |
| 2 | South Africa | Australia | 196 runs | 3 Mar 2006 | Cape Town |
| 3 | South Africa | Australia | 164 runs | 15 Sep 2023 | Centurion |
| 4 | South Africa | Australia | 142 runs | 2 Oct 2016 | Johannesburg |
| 5 | Australia | South Africa | 141 runs | 29 Mar 2009 | Durban |
The 276-run Australian victory in Mackay is the largest run-margin victory in the ODI history of this matchup. South Africa’s 196-run win in Cape Town in 2006 is the largest victory by runs for the Proteas in the rivalry.
By Wickets
| Rank | Winner | Opponent | Margin | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | Australia | 9 wickets | 26 Feb 1992 | Sydney |
| 2 | South Africa | Australia | 8 wickets | 25 Oct 1996 | Faridabad |
| 3 | Australia | South Africa | 8 wickets | 10 Mar 2006 | Durban |
| 4 | Australia | South Africa | 8 wickets | 23 Nov 2014 | Sydney |
| 5 | South Africa | Australia | 7 wickets | 16 Jan 2009 | Melbourne |
Closest H2H Matches
| Rank | Winner | Opponent | Margin | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | Australia | 1 wicket | 12 Mar 2006 | Johannesburg |
| 2 | Australia | South Africa | 1 wicket | 10 Mar 2006 | Durban |
| 3 | South Africa | Australia | 2 wickets | 25 Oct 1996 | Faridabad |
| 4 | Australia | South Africa | 2 wickets | 23 Nov 2014 | Sydney |
| 5 | South Africa | Australia | 3 wickets | 16 Jan 2009 | Melbourne |
The rivalry has produced several finishes in which the chasing side reached the target with only a small number of wickets remaining. The 2006 series produced two consecutive one-wicket finishes, while South Africa’s 438/9 chase against Australia’s 434/4 is the most famous of the two.
Most Centuries in H2H
| Rank | Player | Team | Centuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Warner | Australia | 5 |
| 1 | Faf du Plessis | South Africa | 5 |
| 3 | Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 3 |
| 3 | Herschelle Gibbs | South Africa | 3 |
| 3 | David Miller | South Africa | 3 |
David Warner and Faf du Plessis share the highest number of centuries in South Africa-Australia ODIs with five each. Quinton de Kock, Herschelle Gibbs and David Miller have each scored three centuries against the opponent.
Most Fifties in H2H
| Rank | Player | Team | Fifties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 13 |
| 1 | Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 13 |
Most Sixes in H2H
| Rank | Player | Team | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Warner | Australia | 29 |
| 2 | David Miller | South Africa | 26 |
David Warner leads the six-hitting record for this ODI rivalry with 29 sixes, followed by South Africa’s David Miller with 26.
Most H2H Appearances
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonty Rhodes | South Africa | 55 |
| 2 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 48 |
| 3 | Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 47 |
| 3 | Steve Waugh | Australia | 47 |
| 5 | Shane Warne | Australia | 45 |
Jonty Rhodes has appeared in more South Africa-Australia ODIs than any other player, with 55 matches. Ricky Ponting follows with 48, while Jacques Kallis and Steve Waugh both played 47.
Other Important H2H Records
Highest Partnership
The highest partnership in the rivalry is the 252-run fourth-wicket stand between Faf du Plessis and David Miller in Hobart in 2018. Australia also produced a 250-run opening partnership between Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh in Mackay in 2025.
Highest Successful Chase
South Africa’s 438/9 in Johannesburg in 2006 remains the highest successful run chase in the history of this ODI matchup and remains the highest successful chase in men’s ODI cricket.
Most Catches
The historical H2H records list Jonty Rhodes with 25 catches, followed by Shane Warne with 18 and Herschelle Gibbs with 17.
Most Wicketkeeper Dismissals
Adam Gilchrist leads the historical wicketkeeper-dismissal record in this matchup with 60
Upcoming Match
The next ODI between South Africa and Australia is scheduled for 24 September 2026 at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 1st ODI |
| Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM local / 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban |
| Series | Australia Tour of South Africa 2026/27 |
| Format | ODI |
The three-match ODI series continues in Johannesburg on 27 September before moving to Potchefstroom for the third ODI on 30 September. Cricket South Africa lists the first match for 10:00 local time at Kingsmead.
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