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South Africa vs West Indies head to head record
Data through 26 February 2026Last updated 26 February 2026
In 81 meetings between 2003 and 2026, South Africa won 50 and West Indies won 24. South Africa lead the head-to-head in the data by 26 wins. In the last 5 meetings, South Africa won 3 and West Indies won 2. The highest total in the fixture is 747 by West Indies (29 Apr 2005).
Matches
81
2003–2026
South Africa won
50
West Indies won
24
Tied / drawn / NR
1 / 4 / 2
South Africa vs West Indies by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 18 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 92.9% | 2003–2024 |
| ODIs | 33 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 73.3% | 2003–2023 |
| T20Is | 30 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0% | 2007–2026 |
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | South Africa wins | West Indies wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 | 1 |
Last 10 South Africa vs West Indies matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | West Indies 176/8 (20 ov) South Africa 177/1 (16.1 ov) | South Africa won by 9 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 31 Jan 2026 | West Indies 114/3 (10 ov) South Africa 118/6 (10 ov) | West Indies won by 6 runs (D/L) | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 29 Jan 2026 | West Indies 221/4 (20 ov) South Africa 225/3 (17.3 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets | SuperSport Park |
| 27 Jan 2026 | West Indies 173/7 (20 ov) South Africa 176/1 (17.5 ov) | South Africa won by 9 wickets | Boland Park |
| 27 Aug 2024 | South Africa 108/4 (13 ov) West Indies 116/2 (9.2 ov) | West Indies won by 8 wickets (D/L) | Brian Lara Stadium |
| 25 Aug 2024 | West Indies 179/6 (20 ov) South Africa 149 (19.4 ov) | West Indies won by 30 runs | Brian Lara Stadium |
| 23 Aug 2024 | South Africa 174/7 (20 ov) West Indies 176/3 (17.5 ov) | West Indies won by 7 wickets | Brian Lara Stadium |
| 15 Aug 2024 | South Africa 160 & 246 West Indies 144 & 222 | South Africa won by 40 runs | Providence Stadium |
| 7 Aug 2024 | South Africa 357 & 173/3d West Indies 233 & 201/5 | Match drawn | Queen's Park Oval |
| 23 Jun 2024 | West Indies 135/8 (20 ov) South Africa 124/7 (16.1 ov) | South Africa won by 3 wickets (D/L) | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | innings and 220 runs | West Indies | Test | 17 Dec 2014 | SuperSport Park |
| South Africa | innings and 100 runs | West Indies | Test | 10 Jan 2008 | Kingsmead |
| South Africa | innings and 86 runs | West Indies | Test | 21 Apr 2005 | Kensington Oval |
| South Africa | 9 wickets | West Indies | ODI | 21 Jan 2015 | Buffalo Park |
| South Africa | 9 wickets | West Indies | T20I | 27 Jan 2026 | Boland Park |
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 128 runs | South Africa | Test | 26 Dec 2007 | St George's Park |
| West Indies | 100 runs | South Africa | ODI | 24 Jun 2016 | Kensington Oval |
| West Indies | 48 runs | South Africa | ODI | 18 Mar 2023 | Buffalo Park |
| West Indies | 8 wickets | South Africa | T20I | 26 Jun 2021 | National Cricket Stadium |
| West Indies | 8 wickets | South Africa | T20I | 26 May 2024 | Sabina Park |
Highest and lowest totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 747 | South Africa | 29 Apr 2005 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 588/6 | West Indies | 29 Apr 2005 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 561 | West Indies | 12 Dec 2003 | Won | |
| South Africa | 556/4 | West Indies | 10 Jan 2008 | Won | |
| South Africa | 552/5 | West Indies | 17 Dec 2014 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 54 | 23.2 | South Africa | 25 Jan 2004 | Lost |
| West Indies | 97 | South Africa | 10 Jun 2021 | Lost | |
| West Indies | 102 | South Africa | 10 Jun 2010 | Lost | |
| West Indies | 106 | South Africa | 8 Mar 2023 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 116 | West Indies | 28 Feb 2023 | Won |
Most runs in South Africa vs West Indies matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 45 | 2,551 | 68.95 | 77.8 | 178 | 11 |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 37 | 1,838 | 63.38 | 67.1 | 158 | 5 |
| Graeme Smith | South Africa | 39 | 1,783 | 46.92 | 68.4 | 147 | 5 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 32 | 1,709 | 58.93 | 75.8 | 208 | 6 |
| Shivnarine Chanderpaul | West Indies | 42 | 1,667 | 46.31 | 48.8 | 166 | 3 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 48 | 1,562 | 33.96 | 90.6 | 317 | 3 |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 27 | 1,132 | 47.17 | 114.6 | 141 | 3 |
| Marlon Samuels | West Indies | 33 | 1,132 | 35.38 | 64.2 | 105 | 2 |
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | 28 | 989 | 43.00 | 88.8 | 115 | 1 |
| Dwayne Bravo | West Indies | 45 | 967 | 24.79 | 61.2 | 107 | 1 |
Most wickets in South Africa vs West Indies matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | South Africa | 33 | 75 | 19.92 | 3.69 | 6/34 |
| Morne Morkel | South Africa | 27 | 56 | 21.59 | 4.19 | 4/19 |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 29 | 49 | 20.78 | 4.09 | 6/50 |
| Dwayne Bravo | West Indies | 42 | 46 | 34.67 | 4.42 | 4/19 |
| Jerome Taylor | West Indies | 28 | 41 | 34.54 | 4.64 | 4/34 |
| Andre Nel | South Africa | 20 | 38 | 24.76 | 3.58 | 6/32 |
| Makhaya Ntini | South Africa | 23 | 37 | 31.54 | 3.86 | 5/94 |
| Jason Holder | West Indies | 36 | 37 | 41.65 | 4.59 | 4/53 |
| Imran Tahir | South Africa | 12 | 34 | 14.94 | 4.59 | 7/45 |
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | 16 | 33 | 18.09 | 3.32 | 5/36 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | South Africa won | West Indies won |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wanderers Stadium | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| SuperSport Park | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| National Cricket Stadium | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Newlands | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| St George's Park | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Kingsmead | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Sabina Park | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the South Africa vs West Indies head to head record?
81 matches: South Africa won 50, West Indies won 24, tied 1, drawn 4, no result 2 (data 2003–2026).
Who won the last South Africa vs West Indies match?
South Africa won by 9 wickets (26 Feb 2026).
What is the highest score in South Africa vs West Indies matches?
747 by West Indies on 29 Apr 2005.
Who has scored the most runs in South Africa vs West Indies matches?
AB de Villiers (South Africa), 2,551 runs in 45 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in South Africa vs West Indies matches?
Dale Steyn (South Africa), 75 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.