South Africa vs Australia Head to Head Records In Tests (Source: AFP)
South Africa and Australia are set to play the final Test of their three-match series at Newlands in Cape Town from Tuesday, October 27, 2026. With the series level at 1-1, both teams will be eager to win the deciding match.
Australia started the series strongly by defeating South Africa by 214 runs in Durban. However, the Proteas made a strong comeback in the second Test at Gqeberha, winning by an innings and 31 runs to level the series.
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 3rd Test.
South Africa vs Australia Head to Head Records In Tests
Criteria
Australia
South Africa
Matches Played
104
104
Matches Won
55
28
Matches Lost
28
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 head to head record in Tests 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 head to head record in Tests. The former Australian star batter made 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 the South Africa vs Australia head to head record in 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
South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma was the highest run-scorer when South Africa and Australia last met in Test cricket, in the 2nd Test match of the Australia tour of South Africa 2026.
Top Wicket-Taker Of The Last South Africa vs Australia Test Match
Australia's Scott Boland and South Africa's Marco Jansen were the leading wicket-takers in the last South Africa vs Australia Test. Both the star players bagged five wickets each.
South Africa vs Australia Head to Head Records In Tests (Source: AFP)
