The England vs South Africa head-to-head records showcase one of the most competitive rivalries in T20 cricket. Both teams have produced thrilling contests with momentum shifting across games. England’s aggressive batting depth and South Africa’s bowling firepower have defined many close encounters. Past records reveal trends that can help predict outcomes, with key factors like conditions, toss, and player form playing decisive roles.
England vs South Africa Head-to-Head Stats
Total Matches Played: 28
England Won: 13
South Africa Won: 14
No Result: 1
Tied: 0
Highest Totals in England vs South Africa T20s
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
England
304/2
20.0
15.20
1
v SA
Manchester
won
12 Sep 2025
South Africa
241/6
20.0
12.05
1
v ENG
Centurion
won
15 Nov 2009
England
234/6
20.0
11.70
1
v SA
Bristol
won
27 Jul 2022
England
230/8
19.4
11.69
2
v SA
Wankhede
won
18 Mar 2016
South Africa
229/4
20.0
11.45
1
v ENG
Wankhede
lost
18 Mar 2016
Lowest Totals in England vs South Africa T20s
Team
Score
Overs
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
England
101
16.4
2
v SA
Southampton
lost
31 Jul 2022
England
111
19.5
1
v SA
Nottingham
lost
11 Jun 2009
England
118/7
20.0
1
v SA
Chester-le-Street
lost
08 Sep 2012
South Africa
129
19.0
2
v ENG
Bridgetown
lost
08 May 2010
England
134/8
20.0
1
v SA
Cape Town
lost
19 Feb 2016
Most Runs in England vs South Africa T20s
Player
Span
Mat
Inns
Runs
HS
Ave
SR
50s
100s
Jos Buttler (ENG)
2012-2025
23
21
606
83
33.66
167.40
4
–
Jonny Bairstow (ENG)
2012-2024
16
14
501
90
41.75
146.06
4
–
Quinton de Kock (SA)
2014-2024
13
13
405
65
31.15
159.44
3
–
Eoin Morgan (ENG)
2009-2021
19
17
402
85*
30.92
147.25
3
–
AB de Villiers (SA)
2007-2017
15
15
390
71
32.50
160.49
3
–
Highest Individual Scores
Phil Salt (ENG): 141* (60) – Manchester, 2025
Dawid Malan (ENG): 99* (47) – Cape Town, 2020
Rilee Rossouw (SA): 96* (55) – Cardiff, 2022
Rassie van der Dussen (SA): 94* (60) – Sharjah, 2021
