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Ireland vs South Africa ODI head to head record
Data through 7 October 2024Last updated 7 October 2024
In 11 ODI meetings between 2007 and 2024, Ireland won 2 and South Africa won 8. South Africa lead the head-to-head in the data by 6 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
11
2007–2024
Ireland won
2
South Africa won
8
Tied / drawn / NR
0 / 0 / 1
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 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 |
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 |
| 16 Jul 2021 | South Africa 346/4 (50 ov) Ireland 276 (47.1 ov) | South Africa won by 70 runs | The Village |
| 13 Jul 2021 | Ireland 290/5 (50 ov) South Africa 247 (48.3 ov) | Ireland won by 43 runs | The Village |
| 11 Jul 2021 | Ireland 195/4 (40.2 ov) South Africa – | No result | The Village |
| 25 Sep 2016 | South Africa 354/5 (50 ov) Ireland 148 (30.5 ov) | South Africa won by 206 runs | Willowmoore Park |
| 3 Mar 2015 | Ireland 210 (45 ov) South Africa 411/4 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 201 runs | Manuka Oval |
| 15 Mar 2011 | Ireland 141 (33.2 ov) South Africa 272/7 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 131 runs | Eden Gardens |
| 24 Jun 2007 | Ireland 131 (30.5 ov) South Africa 173/4 (31 ov) | South Africa won by 42 runs | Civil Service Cricket Club |
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 |
| 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 |
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 | 131 | 30.5 | South Africa | 24 Jun 2007 | Lost |
| Ireland | 132 | 31.5 | South Africa | 2 Oct 2024 | Lost |
| Ireland | 141 | 33.2 | South Africa | 15 Mar 2011 | Lost |
| Ireland | 148 | 30.5 | South Africa | 25 Sep 2016 | Lost |
| Ireland | 169 | 30.3 | South Africa | 4 Oct 2024 | Lost |
Most runs in Ireland vs South Africa matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Balbirnie | Ireland | 7 | 298 | 42.57 | 76.6 | 102 | 1 |
| Janneman Malan | South Africa | 2 | 261 | 261.00 | 98.5 | 177 | 1 |
| Harry Tector | Ireland | 6 | 225 | 37.50 | 104.7 | 79 | 0 |
| Tristan Stubbs | South Africa | 3 | 211 | 105.50 | 99.5 | 112 | 1 |
| Paul Stirling | Ireland | 9 | 205 | 22.78 | 77.7 | 88 | 0 |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 3 | 203 | 67.67 | 126.1 | 120 | 1 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 2 | 177 | 88.50 | 122.1 | 159 | 1 |
| Temba Bavuma | South Africa | 5 | 165 | 55.00 | 87.3 | 113 | 1 |
| George Dockrell | Ireland | 9 | 156 | 19.50 | 80.8 | 45 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | South Africa | 2 | 151 | 151.00 | 103.4 | 99 | 0 |
Most wickets in Ireland vs South Africa matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB Williams | South Africa | 4 | 12 | 15.50 | 5.64 | 4/32 |
| Craig Young | Ireland | 6 | 12 | 28.33 | 6.18 | 3/40 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | South Africa | 6 | 9 | 26.11 | 5.47 | 3/56 |
| Mark Adair | Ireland | 5 | 8 | 37.50 | 6.45 | 4/50 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | South Africa | 3 | 6 | 5.83 | 3.96 | 4/16 |
| Morne Morkel | South Africa | 2 | 6 | 11.17 | 4.67 | 3/33 |
| Andy McBrine | Ireland | 5 | 6 | 42.00 | 5.60 | 2/34 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | South Africa | 3 | 5 | 24.60 | 4.39 | 3/46 |
| Vernon Philander | South Africa | 1 | 4 | 3.00 | 2.06 | 4/12 |
| Kyle Abbott | South Africa | 1 | 4 | 5.25 | 2.62 | 4/21 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | Ireland won | South Africa won |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Zayed Cricket Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Providence Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Willowmoore Park | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eden Gardens | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Manuka Oval | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Civil Service Cricket Club | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ireland vs South Africa ODI head to head record?
11 matches: Ireland won 2, South Africa won 8, tied 0, drawn 0, no result 1 (data 2007–2024).
Who won the last Ireland vs South Africa ODI match?
Ireland won by 69 runs (7 Oct 2024).
What is the highest score in Ireland vs South Africa ODI matches?
411/4 by South Africa on 3 Mar 2015.
Who has scored the most runs in Ireland vs South Africa ODI matches?
Andy Balbirnie (Ireland), 298 runs in 7 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in Ireland vs South Africa ODI matches?
LB Williams (South Africa), 12 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.