The South Australia vs Western Australia head-to-head record in domestic first-class (Test) cricket offers a fascinating glimpse into one of Australian cricket’s most enduring rivalries. Both sides have shared countless memorable contests over the decades, producing record-breaking individual performances and unforgettable team triumphs. Factors such as pitch conditions at the Adelaide Oval and WACA Ground, player form, and team balance have often determined outcomes between these two strong state sides.
Analyzing their South Australia vs Western Australia head-to-head stats provides a deeper understanding of their cricketing history and patterns of dominance. Whether it’s a run-fest on a batting paradise or a bowler-friendly encounter, every meeting between these teams promises competitive cricket and exciting moments.
South Australia vs Western Australia Head-to-Head Stats
Category
Details
Total Matches Played
150
South Australia Won
43
Western Australia Won
65
No Result / Drawn
42
Tied
0
Highest Team Totals in South Australia vs Western Australia Tests
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
Western Australia
633
159.3
3.96
2
v South Australia
Adelaide
Draw
16 Feb 2015
South Australia
601
161.4
3.71
2
v Western Australia
Adelaide
Draw
13 Nov 2013
Western Australia
593
162.4
3.64
2
v South Australia
Adelaide
Draw
14 Nov 1997
South Australia
575/9d
93.6×8
4.60
1
v Western Australia
W.A.C.A
Won
20 Nov 1970
Western Australia
565/3d
168.0
3.36
1
v South Australia
W.A.C.A
Draw
15 Dec 1989
Lowest Team Totals in South Australia vs Western Australia Tests
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
Western Australia
41
24.2
1.68
2
v South Australia
Adelaide
Lost
26 Jan 1990
South Australia
56
13.2×8
3.16
2
v Western Australia
W.A.C.A
Lost
26 Feb 1960
Western Australia
66
26.3
2.49
3
v South Australia
W.A.C.A
Lost
8 Feb 2025
South Australia
87
27.3×8
2.38
1
v Western Australia
Adelaide
Lost
14 Feb 1976
South Australia
93
38.0
2.44
1
v Western Australia
W.A.C.A
Lost
5 Dec 2011
Most Runs in South Australia vs Western Australia Tests
Player
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Avg
SR
100
50
JL Langer (WA)
25
43
4
2762
274*
70.82
63.14
9
11
DS Lehmann (SA)
25
44
1
2341
301*
54.44
63.97
6
9
SE Marsh (WA)
25
49
8
2242
163*
54.68
53.12
8
8
GS Blewett (SA)
24
47
3
2172
152
49.36
47.30
4
17
TM Moody (WA)
27
47
3
2089
168
47.47
51.72
4
14
Highest Individual Scores in South Australia vs Western Australia Tests
Player
Runs
Mins
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Team
Opposition
Ground
Match Date
BA Richards
356
372
381
48
1
93.43
South Australia
v WA
W.A.C.A
20 Nov 1970
GR Marsh
355*
628
545
53
2
65.13
Western Australia
v SA
W.A.C.A
15 Dec 1989
DS Lehmann
301*
488
400
38
3
75.25
South Australia
v WA
Adelaide
14 Nov 2005
JL Langer
274*
485
379
30
1
72.29
Western Australia
v SA
W.A.C.A
20 Dec 1996
M Klinger
255
612
502
34
–
50.79
South Australia
v WA
Adelaide
10 Nov 2008
Most Wickets in South Australia vs Western Australia Tests
Player
Mat
Inns
Balls
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
BBI
Avg
Econ
SR
5WI
TM Alderman (WA)
22
42
4891
175
2293
109
7/49
21.03
2.81
44.87
5
DK Lillee (WA)
15
28
3440
75
1706
88
7/36
19.38
2.97
39.09
7
AA Mallett (SA)
19
34
5010
153
1873
78
7/58
24.01
2.24
64.23
6
J Angel (WA)
21
40
4517
232
1996
77
5/59
25.92
2.65
58.66
1
MG Hogan (WA)
13
25
3019
159
1250
66
5/24
18.93
2.48
45.74
3
Best Bowling Figures in a Match
Player
Overs
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
Econ
Team
Opposition
Ground
Match Date
SJ Magoffin
22.5
7
47
8
2.05
Western Australia
v SA
W.A.C.A
3 Mar 2006
N McAndrew
9.3
3
11
7
1.15
South Australia
v WA
W.A.C.A
8 Feb 2025
DK Lillee
16.2
4
36
7
1.66
Western Australia
v SA
W.A.C.A
5 Dec 1969
B Yardley
21.0
9
44
7
1.57
Western Australia
v SA
Adelaide
31 Dec 1977
Highest Partnerships (By Runs) – South Australia vs Western Australia Tests
