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Pakistan vs South Africa head to head record
Data through 8 November 2025Last updated 8 November 2025
Pakistan and South Africa met 104 times in matches in the data (2002–2025). Pakistan won 45 and South Africa won 54, with 5 ties, draws or no results. South Africa lead the head-to-head in the data by 9 wins. In the last 5 meetings, Pakistan won 4 and South Africa won 1. The highest total in the fixture is 620/7 by South Africa (2 Jan 2003).
Matches
104
2002–2025
Pakistan won
45
South Africa won
54
Tied / drawn / NR
0 / 4 / 1
Pakistan vs South Africa by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 24 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30.0% | 2002–2025 |
| ODIs | 54 | 25 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.2% | 2003–2025 |
| T20Is | 26 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.8% | 2009–2025 |
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | Pakistan wins | South Africa wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 | 8 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 16 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 7 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 |
Last 10 Pakistan vs South Africa matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2025 | South Africa 143 (37.5 ov) Pakistan 144/3 (25.1 ov) | Pakistan won by 7 wickets | Iqbal Stadium |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Pakistan 269/9 (50 ov) South Africa 270/2 (40.1 ov) | South Africa won by 8 wickets | Iqbal Stadium |
| 4 Nov 2025 | South Africa 263 (49.1 ov) Pakistan 264/8 (49.4 ov) | Pakistan won by 2 wickets | Iqbal Stadium |
| 1 Nov 2025 | South Africa 139/9 (20 ov) Pakistan 140/6 (19 ov) | Pakistan won by 4 wickets | Gaddafi Stadium |
| 31 Oct 2025 | South Africa 110 (19.2 ov) Pakistan 112/1 (13.1 ov) | Pakistan won by 9 wickets | Gaddafi Stadium |
| 28 Oct 2025 | South Africa 194/9 (20 ov) Pakistan 139 (18.1 ov) | South Africa won by 55 runs | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Pakistan 333 & 138 South Africa 404 & 73/2 | South Africa won by 8 wickets | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 12 Oct 2025 | Pakistan 378 & 167 South Africa 269 & 183 | Pakistan won by 93 runs | Gaddafi Stadium |
| 12 Feb 2025 | South Africa 352/5 (50 ov) Pakistan 355/4 (49 ov) | Pakistan won by 6 wickets | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 3 Jan 2025 | South Africa 615 & 58/0 Pakistan 194/9 & 478/9 | South Africa won by 10 wickets | Newlands |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 141 runs | South Africa | ODI | 7 Feb 2007 | Kingsmead |
| Pakistan | 95 runs | South Africa | T20I | 3 Mar 2013 | SuperSport Park |
| Pakistan | 95 runs | South Africa | Test | 4 Feb 2021 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| Pakistan | 9 wickets | South Africa | T20I | 14 Apr 2021 | SuperSport Park |
| Pakistan | 9 wickets | South Africa | T20I | 31 Oct 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium |
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | innings and 142 runs | Pakistan | Test | 2 Jan 2003 | Newlands |
| South Africa | innings and 92 runs | Pakistan | Test | 23 Oct 2013 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| South Africa | innings and 18 runs | Pakistan | Test | 22 Feb 2013 | SuperSport Park |
| South Africa | 10 wickets | Pakistan | Test | 26 Dec 2002 | Kingsmead |
| South Africa | 10 wickets | Pakistan | ODI | 11 Feb 2007 | Newlands |
Highest and lowest totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 620/7 | Pakistan | 2 Jan 2003 | Won | |
| South Africa | 615 | Pakistan | 3 Jan 2025 | Won | |
| South Africa | 584/9 | Pakistan | 20 Nov 2010 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 517 | Pakistan | 23 Oct 2013 | Won | |
| Pakistan | 478/9 | South Africa | 3 Jan 2025 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 49 | South Africa | 1 Feb 2013 | Lost | |
| Pakistan | 89 | 25 | South Africa | 27 Oct 2006 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 99 | South Africa | 23 Oct 2013 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 100 | 12.2 | Pakistan | 3 Mar 2013 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 107 | 45.4 | South Africa | 11 Feb 2007 | Lost |
Most runs in Pakistan vs South Africa matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 58 | 2,663 | 56.66 | 75.8 | 278 | 7 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 55 | 2,204 | 44.98 | 67.3 | 122 | 5 |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 48 | 2,110 | 52.75 | 56.7 | 155 | 6 |
| Graeme Smith | South Africa | 55 | 2,039 | 39.21 | 65.4 | 234 | 4 |
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 52 | 1,982 | 40.45 | 83.3 | 122 | 2 |
| Younis Khan | Pakistan | 54 | 1,671 | 33.42 | 55.0 | 131 | 4 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | Pakistan | 42 | 1,450 | 41.43 | 54.4 | 100 | 1 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 37 | 1,305 | 45.00 | 77.9 | 122 | 3 |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 35 | 1,303 | 39.48 | 90.7 | 129 | 3 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | Pakistan | 61 | 1,238 | 20.98 | 74.5 | 86 | 0 |
Most wickets in Pakistan vs South Africa matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | South Africa | 47 | 99 | 20.88 | 3.48 | 6/8 |
| Makhaya Ntini | South Africa | 32 | 72 | 20.50 | 3.66 | 6/59 |
| Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | 40 | 66 | 26.76 | 5.05 | 4/33 |
| Saeed Ajmal | Pakistan | 36 | 65 | 26.25 | 3.42 | 6/96 |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 30 | 47 | 32.62 | 3.96 | 4/61 |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 50 | 43 | 36.56 | 3.70 | 4/42 |
| Shaun Pollock | South Africa | 26 | 42 | 21.81 | 2.78 | 6/78 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | Pakistan | 54 | 42 | 36.21 | 4.31 | 4/16 |
| Morne Morkel | South Africa | 30 | 39 | 27.74 | 3.28 | 5/54 |
| Muhammad Irfan | Pakistan | 20 | 35 | 25.77 | 4.08 | 4/33 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | Pakistan won | South Africa won |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuperSport Park | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Gaddafi Stadium | 13 | 9 | 3 |
| The Wanderers Stadium | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| Newlands | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 8 | 2 | 5 |
| Zayed Cricket Stadium | 8 | 2 | 5 |
| Iqbal Stadium | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 5 | 1 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pakistan vs South Africa head to head record?
104 matches: Pakistan won 45, South Africa won 54, tied 0, drawn 4, no result 1 (data 2002–2025).
Who won the last Pakistan vs South Africa match?
Pakistan won by 7 wickets (8 Nov 2025).
What is the highest score in Pakistan vs South Africa matches?
620/7 by South Africa on 2 Jan 2003.
Who has scored the most runs in Pakistan vs South Africa matches?
AB de Villiers (South Africa), 2,663 runs in 58 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in Pakistan vs South Africa matches?
Dale Steyn (South Africa), 99 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.