England National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Stats 45th Match, Super 8 World Cup 2024 (Player Stats | Head To Head | Top Performers)
England and South Africa are tied in T20I wins at 12 each, with South Africa averaging 166.3 runs to England's 162.1, highlighting their competitive rivalry.
“England National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team stats: both teams have played 25 T20Is, winning 12 each, with one no-result. In T20 World Cups, they have clashed 6 times, showcasing a balanced rivalry.”
The head-to-head statistics between England and South Africa in T20 Internationals reveal a tightly contested rivalry.
Both teams have secured 12 wins each, with South Africa slightly ahead in average runs at 166.3 compared to England’s 162.1.
Notably, England’s highest score in these encounters is 234, while South Africa’s is 241, highlighting the competitive nature of their clashes.
Performance specifics show England’s strength when batting first, winning 6 out of 14 matches with an average of 164.1 runs, while South Africa boasts 8 wins with an average of 181 runs.
When batting second, England again matches South Africa with 6 wins to 4. Venue-specific performances also indicate varied success, with England winning all their matches at Boland Park and splitting wins at Newlands.
Year-by-year and series-specific analyses further illustrate the dynamic and evolving nature of their cricketing contests.
Head-to-Head Team Statistics: England vs South Africa
Here are the head-to-head team statistics between England and South Africa in T20 International matches:
Overall Statistics (England vs South Africa H2H Records)
Statistic
England
South Africa
Wins
12
12
Average Runs
162.1
166.3
Maximum Runs
234
241
Minimum Runs
29
77
Overall Statistics (England vs South Africa H2H Records)
Head to Head While Batting First
Statistic
England
South Africa
Wins
6
8
Average Runs
164.1
181
Maximum Runs
234
241
Minimum Runs
111
77
Head to Head While Batting First
H2H While Batting Second
Statistic
England
South Africa
Wins
6
4
Average Runs
160.7
144.3
Maximum Runs
230
202
Minimum Runs
29
90
H2H While Batting Second
Venue-Specific Performance
Boland Park
Statistic
England
South Africa
Matches Played
1
1
Wins
1
0
Average Runs
147
146
Maximum Runs
147
146
Minimum Runs
147
146
Boland Park
Newlands
Statistic
England
South Africa
Matches Played
4
4
Wins
2
2
Average Runs
161
165
Maximum Runs
192
191
Minimum Runs
134
135
Newlands
Year-by-Year Performance
Year
Matches
Wins (England)
Wins (South Africa)
Average Runs (England)
Average Runs (South Africa)
2007
1
0
1
135
154
2009
3
1
2
202
241
2010
1
1
0
168
129
2012
3
1
1
118
119
2014
1
0
1
193
196
2016
3
1
2
230
229
2017
3
2
1
181
174
2020
6
5
1
226
222
2021
1
0
1
179
189
2022
3
1
2
234
207
Year-by-Year Performance England vs South Africa
Series Performance
Series
Matches
Wins (England)
Wins (South Africa)
Average Runs (England)
Average Runs (South Africa)
2007-08 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
1
0
1
135
154
2009-10 England in South Africa
2
1
1
202
241
2012 South Africa in England
3
1
1
118
119
2015-16 England in South Africa
2
0
2
171
172
2017 South Africa in England
3
2
1
181
174
2020 England in South Africa
3
3
0
192
191
2022 South Africa in England
3
1
2
234
207
Series Performance
England vs South Africa Top Performers With The Bat
Most Runs
Player
Runs
Jonny Bairstow
485
Jos Buttler
481
Quinton de Kock
340
Reeza Hendricks
221
Moeen Ali
188
David Miller
186
Most Runs
Highest Scores
Player
Highest Score
Jonny Bairstow
90
Jonny Bairstow
86*
Reeza Hendricks
70
Tristan Stubbs
72
David Miller
186
Highest Scores
Best Strike
Player
Strike Rate
Tristan Stubbs
215.91
Moeen Ali
172.48
Aiden Markram
168.85
Heinrich Klaasen
167.09
Jos Buttler
159.80
Best Strike
Highest Average
Player
Average
Tristan Stubbs
47.50
Jonny Bairstow
44.09
Reeza Hendricks
32.83
Quinton de Kock
30.91
Jos Buttler
29.44
David Miller
26.57
Moeen Ali
25.14
Highest Average
England vs South Africa Top Performers With The Ball
Most Wickets
Player
Wickets
Chris Jordan
17
Tabraiz Shamsi
16
Adil Rashid
11
Kagiso Rabada
10
Moeen Ali
9
Most Wickets
Best Bowling
Player
Best Bowling Figures
Tabraiz Shamsi
5/24
Chris Jordan
3/23
Sam Curran
3/28
Best Bowling
Best Economy Rate
Player
Economy Rate
Moeen Ali
6.55
Chris Jordan
8.00
Adil Rashid
8.33
Best Economy Rate
Best Strike Rate
Player
Strike Rate
Chris Jordan
13.64
Tabraiz Shamsi
14.00
Adil Rashid
18.00
Best Strike Rate
England Men’s Cricket Team vs South Africa Men’s Cricket Team Stats
England’s Batter Performance Against South Africa
Player
Matches
Runs
HS
Avg
SR
Jonny Bairstow
15
485
90
44.09
150.15
Jos Buttler
20
481
67*
32.07
159.80
Moeen Ali
11
188
52
20.89
172.48
Liam Livingstone
6
70
28
11.67
122.81
Chris Jordan
17
66
16
8.25
120.00
Adil Rashid
15
20
9*
3.33
55.56
Sam Curran
6
20
9
6.67
100.00
Reece Topley
6
2
1*
–
66.67
Mark Wood
5
1
1*
–
100.00
England’s Batter Performance Against South Africa
England’s Bowler Performance Against South Africa
Player
Matches
Wickets
BBI
Chris Jordan
17
17
3/23
Adil Rashid
15
11
2/17
Moeen Ali
11
9
2/22
Mark Wood
5
6
2/36
Sam Curran
6
3
3/28
Reece Topley
6
2
2/29
Jofra Archer
3
2
1/18
England’s Bowler Performance Against South Africa
South Africa’s Batter Performance Against England
Player
Matches
Runs
HS
Avg
SR
Quinton de Kock
12
340
65
28.33
157.41
Reeza Hendricks
9
221
70
24.56
130.00
David Miller
14
186
35*
20.67
143.08
Heinrich Klaasen
5
132
66
26.40
167.09
Aiden Markram
2
103
52*
–
168.85
Tristan Stubbs
3
95
72
47.50
215.91
Kagiso Rabada
8
5
5*
5.00
100.00
Keshav Maharaj
4
4
4*
–
80.00
Bjorn Fortuin
2
0
0*
0.00
0.00
South Africa’s Batter Performance Against England
South Africa’s Bowler Performance Against England
Player
Matches
Wickets
BBI
Tabraiz Shamsi
12
16
5/24
Kagiso Rabada
8
10
3/48
Keshav Maharaj
4
3
2/21
Anrich Nortje
4
3
1/12
Aiden Markram
2
1
1/5
South Africa’s Bowler Performance Against England
FAQs on England vs South Africa T20 Head-to-Head Statistics
Who Are The Top Batting Performers For England Against South Africa In T20 Internationals?
The top batting performers for England against South Africa are Jonny Bairstow with 485 runs, Jos Buttler with 481 runs, and Moeen Ali with 188 runs.
Who Are The Top Bowling Performers For South Africa Against England In T20 Internationals?
The top bowling performers for South Africa against England are Tabraiz Shamsi with 16 wickets, Kagiso Rabada with 10 wickets, and Keshav Maharaj with 3 wickets.
Which Players Have The Best Strike Rates In T20 Matches Between England And South Africa?
For England, Tristan Stubbs has the best strike rate of 215.91, followed by Moeen Ali with 172.48; for South Africa, Aiden Markram has 168.85, followed by Heinrich Klaasen with 167.09.
What Are The Highest Individual Scores By English And South African Players In Their T20 Head-To-Head Matches?
For England, Jonny Bairstow’s highest score is 90, while for South Africa, Tristan Stubbs’ highest score is 72.
How Do The Bowling Performances Of Chris Jordan And Adil Rashid Compare Against South Africa?
Chris Jordan has 17 wickets in 17 matches (best figures: 3/23), and Adil Rashid has 11 wickets in 15 matches (best figures: 2/17).