South Africa Stats
South Africa Test Cricket Runs Stats
How many runs South Africa score, and who scores the most, game by game
Updated , after the Australia game
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| 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | |||
| South Africa total | 237 | 489 | 260 | 159 | 153 | 404 | 73 | 269 | 183 | 626 | - | 418 | 369 | 577 | - | 308 | 106 | 160 | 246 | 357 | 173 | 242 | 235 | 162 | 247 | 255 | 106 | 189 | 204 | 152 | 99 | 118 | 169 | 151 | 179 | 326 | - | 364 | 354 | 95 | 111 | 298 | 174 | 322 | - | 201 | 274 | 220 | 245 | 162 | 133 | 275 | 189 | 431 | 191 | 124 | 290 | 126 | 73 | |
L. PretoriusKeeper, 3 inns
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78.3 | 67%2/3 | 7887 | 153160 | 46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
W. MulderAll-rounder, 23 inns
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44.3 | 17%4/23 | 1318 | 35*69 | 2451 | 1130 | 1741 | 03 | 367*334 | 1747 | 147206 | 105*150 | 54112 | -DNB | 02 | 3471 | 41*85 | -DNB | 313 | 1550 | 1442 | 3591 | 839 | 07 | 2557 | 3383 | 2040 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. MuthusamyBatter, 9 inns
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42.6 | 33%3/9 | 109206 | -DNB | 89*155 | -DNB | 1134 | 614 | -DNB | 70*75 | 720 | 944 | 33*106 | 49*108 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. BoschAll-rounder, 4 inns
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41.0 | 25%1/4 | 323 | 2537 | -DNB | 100*124 | 3641 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. de ZorziBatter, 18 inns
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40.6 | 22%4/18 | 2859 | 4968 | 2455 | 22 | 5593 | 0*0 | 104171 | 1647 | 1030 | 016 | 3135 | 177269 | 3072 | 4152 | 110 | 3972 | 78145 | 4560 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. BedinghamKeeper, 13 inns
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40.3 | 31%4/13 | 82101 | 03 | 3539 | 5978 | 1125 | 1213 | 2854 | 010 | 2945 | -DNB | 39102 | 110141 | 3258 | 8796 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. StubbsKeeper, 15 inns
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36.4 | 27%4/15 | 49112 | 94180 | 15*74 | 518 | 76205 | 04 | 817 | 28 | 106198 | 2327 | 30*37 | 2665 | 2475 | 2048 | 6850 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q. de KockKeeper, 17 inns
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28.9 | 18%3/17 | 96162 | 02 | 141*170 | 2920 | 01 | 1523 | 217 | 46 | 56 | 3148 | 59 | 111163 | 02 | 3231 | 812 | 38 | 109 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. VerreynneKeeper, 31 inns
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28.3 | 16%5/31 | 45122 | -DNB | 1636 | 916 | 1029 | -DNB | 213 | 1948 | 42*62 | 1016 | 3656 | 03 | 114144 | -DNB | 2133 | 5978 | 3987 | -DNB | 1939 | -DNB | 5299 | 3340 | 6496 | 02 | 02 | 1238 | 2149 | 17*46 | 1121 | 410 | 136*187 | 1852 | 3038 | 2789 | 619 | 68 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
R. van der DussenBatter, 16 inns
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27.0 | 13%2/16 | -DNB | -DNB | 512 | 04 | 1631 | 41132 | 1936 | 35124 | 4585 | 829 | 914 | 425 | 75*142 | 46148 | 01 | 4897 | 1730 | 64151 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. BavumaBatter, 32 inns
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26.3 | 16%5/32 | 4192 | 311 | 311 | 55*136 | 02 | 418 | 86182 | 15*17 | 3574 | 17*42 | 18 | 65144 | 3870 | 2961 | 2981 | 2351 | 731 | 4173 | 44*138 | 61125 | 1767 | 4093 | 3272 | 03 | 815 | 3863 | 1826 | 02 | 1120 | 6398 | 1733 | 217 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. de BruynBatter, 9 inns
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25.1 | 11%1/9 | 1231 | 2868 | -DNB | 3049 | 3058 | 818 | 425 | 1025 | 38 | 101232 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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R. de SwardtKeeper, 4 inns
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24.8 | 25%1/4 | 64156 | 16 | 02 | 34*56 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. ErweeBowler, 15 inns
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24.3 | 13%2/15 | 1855 | 42*125 | 1831 | 2141 | 1037 | 323 | 04 | 2653 | 312 | 2559 | 73146 | 108221 | 89 | 1030 | 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. RickeltonKeeper, 14 inns
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24.1 | 7%1/14 | 3582 | 3564 | 2322 | 1123 | 1426 | 25*29 | 71137 | 45145 | 1241 | 2749 | 1*3 | 1949 | -DNB | 1120 | 815 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Z. HamzaBatter, 8 inns
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23.5 | 13%1/8 | -DNB | 2099 | 1763 | 2238 | 3692 | 2574 | 632 | 6279 | 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. MarkramBatter, 37 inns
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23.1 | 11%4/37 | 3881 | 2984 | 3148 | 423 | 3262 | 4245 | 2037 | 311 | 3355 | 67 | 2027 | 1430 | 51108 | 934 | 3848 | 1427 | 618 | 1627 | 42103 | 1444 | 1543 | 211 | 03 | 43 | 60110 | 3260 | 108243 | 1316 | 74224 | 02 | 02 | 521 | 3974 | 720 | 1424 | 07 | 1946 | |||||||||||||||||||||
D. BrevisBatter, 6 inns
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23.0 | 33%2/6 | 04 | -DNB | 01 | 5454 | 3035 | 5141 | 39 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. PetersenAll-rounder, 12 inns
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22.7 | 0%0/12 | 26 | 4379 | 45132 | 1663 | 1214 | 2331 | 2129 | 42159 | 2441 | 725 | 1835 | 1929 | -DNB | -DNB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. LindeAll-rounder, 6 inns
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22.5 | 0%0/6 | 2121 | 45 | 3564 | 1129 | 3781 | 2755 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. ElgarBatter, 32 inns
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22.0 | 9%3/32 | 1534 | 1025 | 2668 | 03 | 310 | 24 | 17 | 3659 | 1242 | 1138 | 4781 | 41101 | 1328 | 19 | 09 | 77237 | 1021 | 05 | 1521 | 1724 | 58106 | 2945 | 02 | 16*29 | 613 | 4872 | 160287 | 216 | 04 | 3780 | 829 | 412 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
F. du PlessisBatter, 14 inns
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21.6 | 14%2/14 | 1733 | 513 | 2346 | 1021 | 19 | 410 | 64117 | 554 | 55103 | 1326 | 4851 | 713 | 4988 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. JansenAll-rounder, 16 inns
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20.9 | 13%2/16 | 9391 | -DNB | 03 | 1316 | 1226 | -DNB | 1178 | -DNB | 59136 | 529 | 219 | 02 | 3059 | 416 | 4879 | 37*51 | 941 | 2*17 | 1024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
V. PhilanderBowler, 6 inns
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20.2 | 0%0/6 | 44*192 | 3772 | 010 | 03 | 1886 | 22*38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. PiedtBowler, 9 inns
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18.4 | 11%1/9 | 3287 | -DNB | 38*60 | 7*21 | 46 | 27 | 414 | 2373 | 04 | 56107 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. ZondoBatter, 7 inns
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17.1 | 0%0/7 | 3983 | -DNB | 519 | 119 | 02 | 36*85 | 2357 | 1651 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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N. BrandAll-rounder, 4 inns
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16.5 | 0%0/4 | 2538 | 3460 | 423 | 38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. Van TonderBatter, 4 inns
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16.0 | 0%0/4 | 3271 | 113 | 02 | 3183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. HarmerBowler, 9 inns
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13.0 | 0%0/9 | 517 | -DNB | 55 | 720 | 27 | -DNB | 19*36 | 14*29 | 47165 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 216 | 1648 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. MaharajBowler, 37 inns
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12.4 | 8%3/37 | 12*31 | -DNB | 03 | 03 | 3053 | -DNB | 2130 | 5170 | -DNB | 01 | -DNB | 02 | 02 | 01 | -DNB | 5381 | -DNB | 29 | 1320 | 26 | 1618 | 1832 | 1924 | 01 | 27 | 4149 | 3650 | 44 | 1252 | 613 | 010 | 115 | 04 | 011 | 27 | 72132 | 2265 | 931 | 01 | 24 | 01 | 312 | 99 | |||||||||||||||
H. KlaasenKeeper, 4 inns
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12.0 | 0%0/4 | 222 | 3561 | 610 | 524 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. RabadaBowler, 38 inns
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10.1 | 3%1/38 | 7161 | -DNB | 09 | 02 | -DNB | 2*5 | -DNB | 010 | 623 | 2132 | -DNB | 322 | -DNB | 45 | 312 | 10*18 | 313 | 7*6 | 02 | 3672 | 27 | 310 | 614 | 4734 | 04 | 08 | 21*23 | 4048 | 417 | 010 | 02 | 21*36 | 111 | 06 | 1216 | 29 | 45 | 1517 | 1819 | 110 | 1837 | 29 | 010 | |||||||||||||||
H. AmlaBatter, 4 inns
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10.0 | 0%0/4 | 1958 | 618 | 1536 | 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. FortuinKeeper, 4 inns
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5.8 | 0%0/4 | 01 | 324 | 952 | 1119 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. PatersonBowler, 4 inns
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5.8 | 0%0/4 | -DNB | 01 | 73 | 16 | 1517 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. BreetzkeBatter, 3 inns
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4.7 | 0%0/3 | 1345 | 16 | 04 | -DNB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. OlivierBowler, 4 inns
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4.3 | 0%0/4 | 15*56 | 19 | 16 | 0*10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. SteynBowler, 4 inns
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4.0 | 0%0/4 | 02 | 66 | 817 | 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. NortjeBowler, 21 inns
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3.8 | 0%0/21 | 0*0 | -DNB | 1*1 | 8*18 | 07 | 01 | 78 | 0*3 | 1037 | 02 | 28*42 | 112 | 38 | 729 | 01 | 2*3 | 09 | 08 | 455 | 5*16 | 328 | 0*0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. MorekiBowler, 4 inns
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3.8 | 0%0/4 | 4*15 | 0*3 | 519 | 631 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. NgidiBowler, 17 inns
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3.5 | 0%0/17 | 04 | -DNB | 26 | 1921 | 313 | 914 | 4*10 | 02 | 06 | 112 | 620 | 04 | 815 | 3*4 | 0*5 | 01 | 0*2 | 4*4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. von BergAll-rounder, 2 inns
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20.0 | 0%0/2 | 3889 | 222 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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C. YusufAll-rounder, 2 inns
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17.5 | 0%0/2 | -DNB | 2749 | 8*17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
E. MooreBatter, 2 inns
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11.5 | 0%0/2 | 2350 | 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. BurgerBowler, 2 inns
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11.5 | 0%0/2 | 2356 | 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. MaphakaBowler, 2 inns
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8.5 | 0%0/2 | -DNB | 9*12 | 814 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P. SubrayenAll-rounder, 2 inns
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6.0 | 0%0/2 | 411 | 88 | -DNB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. StuurmanBowler, 2 inns
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5.5 | 0%0/2 | 01 | 1130 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. SipamlaBowler, 2 inns
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5.0 | 0%0/2 | 05 | 10*28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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L. SenokwaneBatter, 1 inns
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3.0 | 0%0/1 | 336 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. ShamsiBowler, 2 inns
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1.00 | 0%0/2 | 0*3 | 221 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A green cell reached the line. Each innings is its own column, the 1st then the 2nd. The line under a score is the balls faced; * not out; DNB did not bat.
South Africa Team Runs
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South Africa Runs Match by Match
The last 29 Tests, innings by innings, and how often South Africa went over the line
Line225.5
Bangladesh Runs Match by Match
South Africa's next opponent, their last 40 Tests
South Africa Runs Lines
How often each line went over, last 29 Tests, an innings each
| Line | Over | Under | Over % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175.5 | 33 | 21 | 61% |
| 200.5 | 28 | 26 | 52% |
| 225.5 | 25 | 29 | 46% |
| 250.5 | 20 | 34 | 37% |
| 275.5 | 15 | 39 | 28% |
| Line | Over | Under | Over % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450.5 | 28 | 20 | 58% |
| 475.5 | 24 | 24 | 50% |
| 500.5 | 23 | 25 | 48% |
| 525.5 | 21 | 27 | 44% |
| 550.5 | 21 | 27 | 44% |
Runs Batting First and Chasing
South Africa's runs per game by when they batted
| Batting | P | W | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 16 | 8 | 288 | 264 |
| Second | 13 | 4 | 259 | 351 |
Test Runs Table
Runs per game, sides with 8+ Tests in the last two years
| Side | P | For | Ag | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 England |
20 | 321 | 263 | 584 |
2 New Zealand |
12 | 319 | 232 | 551 |
3 India |
17 | 300 | 252 | 552 |
4 Sri Lanka |
10 | 296 | 392 | 688 |
5 Bangladesh |
16 | 291 | 242 | 532 |
| 6South Africa |
14 | 277 | 238 | 515 |
7 West Indies |
18 | 259 | 275 | 534 |
8 Zimbabwe |
13 | 237 | 388 | 625 |
9 Pakistan |
13 | 224 | 252 | 476 |
10 Australia |
21 | 218 | 231 | 449 |
South Africa Runs by Competition
Runs per game in each Test competition
| Competition | P | W-L | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 ICC World Test Championship | 23 | 8-13 | 264 | 326 |
 Test Series | 6 | 4-2 | 319 | 215 |
South Africa Test Runs Questions
How many runs do South Africa score per innings in Tests?
South Africa have averaged 237 runs an innings over their last 29 Tests, since July 2018, against their opponents' 252, and their best was 626 in their first innings against Zimbabwe on 6 Jul 2025.
How often do South Africa go over 225.5 runs in an innings?
South Africa went over 225.5 runs in 25 of 54 innings over their last 29 Tests, since July 2018, 46% of the time, while averaging 237 an innings against their opponents' 252.
Who scores the most runs for South Africa?
Wiaan Mulder scores the most runs for South Africa over their last 29 Tests, since July 2018, with 1018 in 23 innings at 44.3 an innings, ahead of Kyle Verreynne (878) and Aiden Markram (854).
What is South Africa's highest runs in an innings in a recent Test?
South Africa's highest over their last 29 Tests, since July 2018, is 626 runs in their first innings against Zimbabwe on 6 Jul 2025 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, against their average of 237.
Do South Africa score more runs batting first or chasing?
Batting first brings South Africa more runs over their last 29 Tests, since July 2018: they average 288 runs batting first in 16 Tests, and 259 batting second in 13, a gap of 29.6 runs.