South Africa vs Australia Head to Head Records In Tests (Source: AFP)
South Africa will lock horns against Australia in the second Test match at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Australia lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test in Durban by 214 runs.
Australia produced an impressive performance in the opening match. Matt Renshaw scored 190 in the first innings off 397 balls and added 82 off 99 in the second. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood also played a crucial role, taking a career-best 6/49.
The defeat was a setback for South Africa captain Temba Bavuma. It was his first loss as Test captain after 11 wins and one draw.
So, having said this, in this article, let’s take a look at the head to head record between South Africa and Australia in Tests ahead of SA vs AUS 2nd Test.
South Africa vs Australia Head to Head Records In Tests
Criteria
Australia
South Africa
Matches Played
103
103
Matches Won
55
27
Matches Lost
27
55
Draw/Tied
21/0
21/0
South Africa vs Australia Highest Team Total in Tests
In the South Africa vs Australia head to head records in Tests, the highest team total was 652/7 declared in 146 overs. This was made by Australia on February 22, 2002 at Johannesburg.
South Africa vs Australia Lowest Team Total in Tests
The lowest team total recorded in South Africa vs Australia head to head matches is 36 in Tests, set by South Africa. They were bowled out for just 36 runs in 23.2 overs against Australia in Melbourne on February 12, 1932.
South Africa vs Australia Highest Individual Score in Tests
The highest individual score in the South Africa vs Australia Test rivalry belongs to Australian great Don Bradman. He smashed an unbeaten 299 against South Africa in Adelaide on January 29, 1932.
South Africa vs Australia Best Bowling Figures in Tests
Mitchell Johnson has the best bowling figures of 8/61 in the South Africa vs Australia head to head record in Tests.
Most Runs In South Africa vs Australia Tests
Ricky Ponting is the leading run-scorer in the South Africa vs Australia Test rivalry. The Australian batter amassed 2,132 runs in 26 matches at an average of 47.37.
Most Wickets In South Africa vs Australia Tests
Shane Warne has taken the most wickets in South Africa vs Australia Tests. He has bagged 130 wickets in 24 matches at an economy rate of 2.37, with best bowling figures of 7/56.
Top Run Scorer Of The Last South Africa vs Australia Test Match
Matt Renshaw was the highest run-scorer when South Africa and Australia last met in Test cricket in the 1st Test match of the Australia tour of South Africa 2026.
He played a match-winning knock of 190 runs off 397 balls in the first innings.
Top Wicket-Taker Of The Last South Africa vs Australia Test Match
Josh Hazlewood was the leading wicket-taker in the last South Africa vs Australia Test. The star player bagged six wickets for 49 runs at an economy rate of 2.91.
South Africa vs Australia Head to Head Records In Tests (Source: AFP)
