England Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st Test at Lord’s, London, 12-16 July 2012

This historic Test match at Lord’s saw South Africa claim a remarkable victory in one of cricket’s most prestigious venues. Hashim Amla led the South African batting with a magnificent century in the first innings, supported by Jacques Kallis’s steady 62. England responded strongly through Andrew Strauss (37) and Kevin Pietersen (42), taking a 76-run first-innings lead. However, South Africa’s declaration set England a challenging target of 346. Despite Ian Bell’s fighting 55, England collapsed to Dale Steyn’s brilliant spell of 5/56, falling short by 51 runs in a thrilling finish.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 2nd Test at Headingley, Leeds, 2-5 August 2012

A sensational Test match at Headingley where Jacques Kallis’s all-round brilliance secured South Africa’s series-clinching victory. England posted a solid 425 batting first, with contributions from Ian Bell (61) and Matt Prior (68). South Africa replied with 419, featuring Hashim Amla’s patient 73 and AB de Villiers’s attacking 69. England collapsed dramatically in their second innings, bowled out for just 130 as Jacques Kallis produced a devastating spell of 4/7. South Africa chased down the modest target with six wickets in hand, with Graeme Smith’s composed 52 steering them to victory and taking an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st Test at Centurion, 26-29 December 2015

A dominant South African performance at Centurion saw them overwhelm England comprehensively. AB de Villiers led the charge with a brilliant 88 in the first innings, supported by Hashim Amla’s 108 and Faf du Plessis’s 71, as South Africa posted 475. England fought back through Joe Root’s 73 and Ben Stokes’s 74, reaching 342. South Africa declared their second innings at 248/5, setting England an impossible 382. The English batting collapsed spectacularly to just 101 all out, with Kagiso Rabada taking 4/42 and Morne Morkel claiming 3/33, handing South Africa an emphatic 280-run victory.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 2nd Test at Cape Town, 2-6 January 2016

One of the greatest Test matches in history featured Ben Stokes’s magnificent 258 at Newlands. England dominated with the bat as Stokes and Jonny Bairstow (150*) put on a record partnership, helping England declare at 629/6. South Africa responded with remarkable resilience through Temba Bavuma’s historic maiden century (102*) and Quinton de Kock’s 129, reaching 627. England declared their second innings at 172/3, setting South Africa 175 to win in minimal time. South Africa survived at 174/8, with Dane Piedt and Morne Morkel holding on for the last wicket partnership in a nerve-wracking draw.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st Test at Lord’s, London, 6-10 July 2017

England secured a comfortable victory at Lord’s thanks to Ben Stokes’s brilliant all-round performance. South Africa posted 335, with Dean Elgar scoring 54 and Temba Bavuma contributing 52. England’s response was anchored by Joe Root’s 190 and Ben Stokes’s crucial 112, pushing them to 458 and a significant 123-run lead. South Africa declared at 252/8 in their second innings despite Hashim Amla’s fighting 78, leaving England 130 to win. England chased successfully, reaching 130/4 with Ben Stokes remaining unbeaten on 28 to seal a six-wicket victory.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 4th Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, 4-7 August 2017

England clinched the series at Old Trafford through disciplined bowling and batting performances. South Africa struggled in both innings, managing only 226 and 207 against England’s pace attack. Toby Roland-Jones was exceptional with combined figures of 7/111 across both innings. England’s 362 in reply, built on contributions from Moeen Ali (75) and Dawid Malan (61), gave them a commanding 136-run lead. Chasing just 72, England sealed victory at 74/4, winning by six wickets and securing the series with one Test remaining.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st Test at Centurion, 26-29 December 2019

A thrilling Test match at Centurion saw South Africa chase down 166 to claim victory. England struggled initially, posting only 181 as Kagiso Rabada bowled brilliantly. South Africa took a 103-run lead through Quinton de Kock’s fighting 95. England’s second innings of 268 featured Ben Stokes’s resilient 72, but it wasn’t enough. South Africa successfully chased 166 despite losing five wickets, with Rassie van der Dussen’s composed 35 and Anrich Nortje’s crucial 18 securing a five-wicket win.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 2nd Test at Cape Town, 3-7 January 2020

England bounced back superbly at Newlands with a comprehensive 189-run victory. Dom Sibley anchored England’s first innings with an unbeaten 133, helping them post 269. James Anderson’s 5/40 restricted South Africa to 223, giving England a crucial 46-run lead. England’s second innings saw contributions from Ben Stokes (72) and Ollie Pope (61), setting South Africa 438 to win. Stuart Broad’s devastating 4/43 and Sam Curran’s 3/46 bowled South Africa out for 248, leveling the series 1-1.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st Test at Lord’s, London, 17-21 August 2022

South Africa dominated at Lord’s with a comprehensive 191-run victory. Sarel Erwee’s 73 and Marco Jansen’s rapid 48 powered South Africa to 326. England collapsed to 165, with Kagiso Rabada’s brilliant 5/52 ripping through the batting. South Africa’s 179 in the second innings set England 341 to win. The hosts crumbled again, bowled out for just 149 as Anrich Nortje (3/63) and Kagiso Rabada (2/27) dismantled the batting lineup, securing a famous away victory.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 2nd Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, 25-29 August 2022

England’s emphatic response at Old Trafford featured a stunning innings victory. James Anderson and Stuart Broad reduced South Africa to 151, with Anderson taking 3/35. England’s batsmen then dominated, with Ben Foakes scoring a brilliant unbeaten 113 and Ben Stokes contributing 103, as England declared at 415/9. South Africa collapsed again in the follow-on, managing only 179 as Ollie Robinson claimed 4/43, giving England an innings-and-85-run victory to level the series.

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England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st ODI at Headingley, Leeds, 24 May 2008

South Africa chased down England’s 275 with remarkable efficiency at Headingley. England posted a competitive total thanks to Paul Collingwood’s steady 70 and contributions from Ian Bell. However, AB de Villiers’s explosive 54 off just 37 balls set the tone for South Africa’s chase. Graeme Smith anchored with 66, while Hashim Amla’s patient 76 and JP Duminy’s unbeaten 54 guided South Africa to victory with 10 balls to spare, winning by six wickets.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 5th ODI at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 5 September 2012

An enthralling encounter at Trent Bridge saw South Africa defend 287 successfully. AB de Villiers played a masterful innings of 88 off 72 balls, supported by Hashim Amla’s 60 and Faf du Plessis’s 51, propelling South Africa to 287/5. England’s chase started well through Alastair Cook’s 55, but despite Ian Bell’s fighting 55, they fell short by 16 runs. South Africa’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs, with Robin Peterson taking 3/43 to seal the victory.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 2nd ODI at Southampton, 27 May 2017

Eoin Morgan’s magnificent century powered England to victory at Southampton. South Africa posted 252/7, with Quinton de Kock scoring 68 and Chris Morris contributing 62. England’s chase was anchored by captain Eoin Morgan’s brilliant 107 off 93 balls, featuring 7 fours and 4 sixes. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Morgan’s composure and Ben Stokes’s supporting 33 guided England home with 32 balls to spare, winning by five wickets.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, World Cup 2019 Opening Match at The Oval, London, 30 May 2019

England began their World Cup campaign with a dominant victory at The Oval. Jofra Archer’s brilliant 3/27 and Ben Stokes’s 2/12 restricted South Africa to just 207 in 39.5 overs. England’s chase was clinical, with Jason Roy scoring 54 and Joe Root contributing 51, but it was Ben Stokes’s unbeaten 89 off 79 balls that guided England home with 106 balls remaining. The eight-wicket victory set the perfect tone for England’s World Cup journey.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st ODI at Cape Town, 4 December 2020

England chased down South Africa’s 258 comfortably at Newlands. South Africa posted a competitive total through Quinton de Kock’s 76 and Rassie van der Dussen’s 61. England’s reply was built on Jason Roy’s attacking 70 off 77 balls and Jonny Bairstow’s patient 43. Jos Buttler’s explosive unbeaten 57 off 53 balls, featuring powerful hitting in the death overs, ensured England cruised home with 65 balls to spare, winning by six wickets.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 3rd ODI at Kimberley, 9 February 2020

England’s batsmen produced a clinical chase at Kimberley to win the series. South Africa’s 256/7 was built on Jon-Jon Smuts’s fighting 66 and Rassie van der Dussen’s solid 61. England’s chase was smooth sailing with Jason Roy scoring 43, Joe Root contributing a vital 49 off 41 balls, and Eoin Morgan’s composed 57*. Jos Buttler remained unbeaten on 42 as England reached 259/3 in just 41 overs, securing a seven-wicket victory and taking an unassailable lead.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st ODI at Chester-le-Street, 19 July 2022

Rassie van der Dussen’s magnificent century powered South Africa to a commanding total at Chester-le-Street. His 134 off 117 balls, along with Aiden Markram’s rapid 77, helped South Africa post 333/5. England’s chase faltered despite Jason Roy’s 43 and Joe Root’s 86. Anrich Nortje’s superb 4/53 and Keshav Maharaj’s tight 3/46 dismantled England’s middle order, bowling them out for 271 and securing a 62-run victory.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 2nd ODI at Old Trafford, Manchester, 22 July 2022

South Africa clinched the series with another victory at Old Trafford. England struggled to 201 all out in 41 overs, with David Willey top-scoring with 26. Anrich Nortje’s 4/62 was instrumental in restricting England. South Africa’s chase was guided by Aiden Markram’s attacking 77 off 61 balls and Rassie van der Dussen’s composed 38. Despite losing wickets regularly, South Africa reached 202/5 in 37.2 overs, winning by five wickets and sealing the series.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st ODI at Bloemfontein, 27 January 2023

Jason Roy’s explosive century set up England’s dominant win at Bloemfontein. Roy smashed 113 off 91 balls with 11 fours and 4 sixes, while Dawid Malan contributed 59 and Jos Buttler added 63, powering England to 342/7. South Africa’s chase never gathered momentum despite David Miller’s fighting 53. Adil Rashid’s excellent 3/51 and Reece Topley’s 2/37 ensured South Africa were bowled out for 271, giving England a comfortable 71-run victory.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 3rd ODI at Kimberley, 1 February 2023

50 overs, with Heinrich Klaasen’s rapid 80 and Rassie van der Dussen’s patient 55 leading the charge. England’s chase was built on Jonny Bairstow’s attacking 63 and Harry Brook’s composed 80 off 75 balls. Despite losing wickets, England maintained the required rate and reached 289/5 in 47 overs, securing a five-wicket win and the series 2-1.

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England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st T20I at Bristol, 21 June 2017

England chased down South Africa’s moderate total comfortably at Bristol. South Africa managed 142/5 in their 20 overs, with JJ Smuts scoring 45 and Farhaan Behardien contributing 35. England’s chase was led by Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 46 off 31 balls, supported by Jason Roy’s 37. Despite losing wickets, England cruised to 143/5 in just 17.2 overs, winning by five wickets with 16 balls to spare.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 2nd T20I at Taunton, 23 June 2017

A thrilling chase at Taunton saw South Africa level the series. England posted 174/8 thanks to Dawid Malan’s 44 and Jonny Bairstow’s 41. South Africa’s chase was tense but successful, with Faf du Plessis scoring 35 and AB de Villiers contributing 35. David Miller’s crucial 34* and JJ Smuts’s 17* saw South Africa home with four balls remaining, winning by four wickets in a nail-biting finish.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st T20I at Cape Town, 27 November 2020

Rassie van der Dussen’s explosive innings powered South Africa to victory at Newlands. His unbeaten 74 off just 32 balls, featuring 7 fours and 4 sixes, along with Faf du Plessis’s 58, propelled South Africa to 179/6. England’s chase never got going as they crumbled to 134/9 in 20 overs. Lungi Ngidi’s excellent 3/30 and Tabraiz Shamsi’s tight 2/21 ensured South Africa’s comfortable 45-run victory.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 3rd T20I at Cape Town, 1 December 2020

Another dominant South African performance at Newlands saw them clinch the series. Faf du Plessis led with a superb 79 off 45 balls, while Rassie van der Dussen contributed 36, helping South Africa reach 191/3. England’s chase collapsed spectacularly, bowled out for 146 in 19.3 overs. Kagiso Rabada’s 3/36 and Lungi Ngidi’s 2/27 dismantled England’s batting, securing a 45-run victory and an unassailable 3-0 series lead.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st T20I at Bristol, 27 July 2022

A high-scoring thriller at Bristol saw England post a massive total and defend it successfully. Jos Buttler’s explosive 73 off 48 balls and Jonny Bairstow’s rapid 90 off 53 balls powered England to 234/6. South Africa’s chase featured Reeza Hendricks’s fighting 57 and David Miller’s 43, but they fell short at 193/8. Richard Gleeson’s brilliant 3/15 and Chris Jordan’s tight 2/27 ensured England’s 41-run victory.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 3rd T20I at Southampton, 31 July 2022

Harry Brook’s breathtaking innings sealed England’s series victory at Southampton. South Africa posted 191/5 through Reeza Hendricks’s 70 and Aiden Markram’s 51. England’s chase looked difficult until Harry Brook exploded with an unbeaten 81 off just 35 balls, featuring 5 fours and 7 massive sixes. His assault on the South African bowlers turned the match completely, guiding England to 193/5 in 19.2 overs and a five-wicket victory.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, T20 World Cup 2024 at Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, 21 June 2024

A crucial World Cup encounter saw South Africa edge England in a low-scoring thriller. Quinton de Kock’s attacking 65 off 38 balls anchored South Africa’s 163/6 despite disciplined bowling from England. England’s chase struggled throughout against tight South African bowling. Despite Phil Salt’s 32 and Jos Buttler’s 34, England fell short at 156/6. Kagiso Rabada’s excellent 3/28 and Anrich Nortje’s economical 2/26 secured South Africa’s vital seven-run victory in the Super 8 stage.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 1st T20I at Durban, 22 November 2024

Marco Jansen’s explosive cameo powered South Africa to victory at Kingsmead. His incredible 54 off just 17 balls, featuring 5 sixes, along with Reeza Hendricks’s 55, propelled South Africa to 183/9. England’s chase featured contributions from Jos Buttler (33) and Harry Brook (27), but they fell short at 167/8. Keshav Maharaj’s excellent 2/20 and Gerald Coetzee’s economical 2/31 ensured South Africa’s 16-run victory in the series opener.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs South Africa 🇿🇦, 3rd T20I at Centurion, 26 November 2024

Harry Brook’s explosive batting powered England to victory at Centurion. South Africa posted 191/7 through Reeza Hendricks’s 52 and Heinrich Klaasen’s quick 41. England’s chase was anchored by Jos Buttler’s aggressive 57 and Harry Brook’s unbeaten 52 off just 26 balls. Brook’s powerful hitting, featuring 3 fours and 4 sixes, ensured England reached 193/6 in 18.5 overs, winning by four wickets and keeping the series alive.

Format Summary and Analysis

The England cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team match scorecard history reveals one of cricket’s most competitive rivalries across all formats. The historical data showcases how both teams have evolved, with neither dominating consistently, making every series fiercely contested.

Test Cricket Head-to-Head: The Test rivalry has produced some of cricket’s most memorable matches. South Africa has enjoyed significant success in England during the 2012 series, where their pace attack led by Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander dominated at Lord’s and Headingley. However, England has bounced back at home with victories in 2017 and shown resilience away from home, particularly in the 2020 Cape Town Test. The rivalry is marked by exceptional bowling performances, with James Anderson and Stuart Broad for England matching South Africa’s pace quartet. Test matches between these nations often go the distance, with results determined by small margins and individual brilliance.

ODI Cricket Analysis: The ODI contests between England and South Africa have been high-scoring affairs, especially since England’s white-ball revolution post-2015. England’s aggressive batting approach, led by captains Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler, has challenged South Africa’s traditionally strong bowling attack. Key players like Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, and Joe Root have been instrumental for England, while South Africa has relied on AB de Villiers, Quinton de Kock, and Rassie van der Dussen. The 2019 World Cup encounter at The Oval showcased England’s dominance during their tournament-winning campaign, but South Africa has claimed crucial victories in bilateral series, particularly the 2022 home series.

T20 Cricket Dynamics: The T20 format has produced explosive encounters with both teams showcasing power-hitting and innovative bowling strategies. England’s aggressive T20 philosophy has yielded mixed results against South Africa, with the Proteas defending successfully at Newlands in 2020 but England hitting back with record-breaking totals like the 234/6 at Bristol in 2022. Harry Brook has emerged as England’s T20 star against South Africa, while Marco Jansen and Rassie van der Dussen have been South Africa’s match-winners. The T20 World Cup 2024 encounter highlighted South Africa’s ability to defend modest totals through disciplined bowling.

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