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Ireland vs South Africa head to head record
Data through 7 October 2024Last updated 7 October 2024
In 18 meetings between 2007 and 2024, Ireland won 3 and South Africa won 14. South Africa lead the head-to-head in the data by 11 wins. In the last 5 meetings, Ireland won 2 and South Africa won 3. The highest total in the fixture is 411/4 by South Africa (3 Mar 2015).
Matches
18
2007–2024
Ireland won
3
South Africa won
14
Tied / drawn / NR
0 / 0 / 1
Ireland vs South Africa by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 11 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.0% | 2007–2024 |
| T20Is | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3% | 2021–2024 |
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | Ireland wins | South Africa wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 |
Last 10 Ireland vs South Africa matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2024 | Ireland 284/9 (50 ov) South Africa 215 (46.1 ov) | Ireland won by 69 runs | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| 4 Oct 2024 | South Africa 343/4 (50 ov) Ireland 169 (30.3 ov) | South Africa won by 174 runs | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| 2 Oct 2024 | South Africa 271/9 (50 ov) Ireland 132 (31.5 ov) | South Africa won by 139 runs | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| 29 Sep 2024 | Ireland 195/6 (20 ov) South Africa 185/9 (20 ov) | Ireland won by 10 runs | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| 27 Sep 2024 | Ireland 171/8 (20 ov) South Africa 174/2 (17.4 ov) | South Africa won by 8 wickets | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| 5 Aug 2022 | South Africa 182/6 (20 ov) Ireland 138 (18.5 ov) | South Africa won by 44 runs | County Ground, Bristol |
| 3 Aug 2022 | South Africa 211/5 (20 ov) Ireland 190/9 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 21 runs | County Ground, Bristol |
| 24 Jul 2021 | South Africa 189/2 (20 ov) Ireland 140/9 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 49 runs | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| 22 Jul 2021 | South Africa 159/7 (20 ov) Ireland 117 (19.3 ov) | South Africa won by 42 runs | Civil Service Cricket Club |
| 19 Jul 2021 | South Africa 165/7 (20 ov) Ireland 132/9 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 33 runs | The Village |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 69 runs | South Africa | ODI | 7 Oct 2024 | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| Ireland | 43 runs | South Africa | ODI | 13 Jul 2021 | The Village |
| Ireland | 10 runs | South Africa | T20I | 29 Sep 2024 | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 206 runs | Ireland | ODI | 25 Sep 2016 | Willowmoore Park |
| South Africa | 201 runs | Ireland | ODI | 3 Mar 2015 | Manuka Oval |
| South Africa | 174 runs | Ireland | ODI | 4 Oct 2024 | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| South Africa | 8 wickets | Ireland | T20I | 27 Sep 2024 | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
Highest and lowest totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 411/4 | 50 | Ireland | 3 Mar 2015 | Won |
| South Africa | 354/5 | 50 | Ireland | 25 Sep 2016 | Won |
| South Africa | 346/4 | 50 | Ireland | 16 Jul 2021 | Won |
| South Africa | 343/4 | 50 | Ireland | 4 Oct 2024 | Won |
| Ireland | 290/5 | 50 | South Africa | 13 Jul 2021 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 117 | 19.3 | South Africa | 22 Jul 2021 | Lost |
| Ireland | 131 | 30.5 | South Africa | 24 Jun 2007 | Lost |
| Ireland | 132 | 31.5 | South Africa | 2 Oct 2024 | Lost |
| Ireland | 138 | 18.5 | South Africa | 5 Aug 2022 | Lost |
| Ireland | 141 | 33.2 | South Africa | 15 Mar 2011 | Lost |
Most runs in Ireland vs South Africa matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Balbirnie | Ireland | 12 | 367 | 30.58 | 80.7 | 102 | 1 |
| Paul Stirling | Ireland | 16 | 348 | 21.75 | 95.3 | 88 | 0 |
| Harry Tector | Ireland | 13 | 330 | 25.38 | 103.4 | 79 | 0 |
| Reeza Hendricks | South Africa | 6 | 288 | 48.00 | 135.2 | 74 | 0 |
| Janneman Malan | South Africa | 4 | 265 | 88.33 | 97.4 | 177 | 1 |
| George Dockrell | Ireland | 15 | 265 | 20.38 | 94.6 | 45 | 0 |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 7 | 264 | 37.71 | 126.9 | 120 | 1 |
| David Miller | South Africa | 7 | 255 | 85.00 | 151.8 | 75 | 0 |
| Temba Bavuma | South Africa | 8 | 250 | 41.67 | 98.0 | 113 | 1 |
| Ryan Rickelton | South Africa | 5 | 247 | 49.40 | 114.4 | 91 | 0 |
Most wickets in Ireland vs South Africa matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair | Ireland | 12 | 19 | 29.74 | 7.62 | 4/31 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | South Africa | 7 | 15 | 15.47 | 5.27 | 4/27 |
| LB Williams | South Africa | 8 | 15 | 20.73 | 6.48 | 4/32 |
| Craig Young | Ireland | 9 | 14 | 31.86 | 6.76 | 3/40 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | South Africa | 7 | 10 | 25.00 | 5.56 | 3/56 |
| Lungi Ngidi | South Africa | 9 | 10 | 28.40 | 5.86 | 2/18 |
| Wayne Parnell | South Africa | 3 | 9 | 11.33 | 7.29 | 5/30 |
| Josh Little | Ireland | 6 | 9 | 26.89 | 6.91 | 2/27 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | South Africa | 7 | 8 | 25.12 | 5.85 | 3/16 |
| Andy McBrine | Ireland | 7 | 8 | 38.25 | 6.00 | 2/34 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | Ireland won | South Africa won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zayed Cricket Stadium | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| The Village | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Civil Service Cricket Club | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| County Ground, Bristol | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Providence Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Willowmoore Park | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Manuka Oval | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eden Gardens | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ireland vs South Africa head to head record?
18 matches: Ireland won 3, South Africa won 14, tied 0, drawn 0, no result 1 (data 2007–2024).
Who won the last Ireland vs South Africa match?
Ireland won by 69 runs (7 Oct 2024).
What is the highest score in Ireland vs South Africa matches?
411/4 by South Africa on 3 Mar 2015.
Who has scored the most runs in Ireland vs South Africa matches?
Andy Balbirnie (Ireland), 367 runs in 12 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in Ireland vs South Africa matches?
Mark Adair (Ireland), 19 wickets.
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Past results only, not a prediction. Coverage: Cricsheet data from the early 2000s.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.